Baton Rouge Gets $300K for Storefronts | Baton Rouge News

Baton Rouge’s got big investment coming — a $300K federal grant program is launching in 2026 to help local businesses upgrade storefronts, especially along Scenic Highway, Scotland Avenue, and Nicholson Drive. Business owners can snag $10K–$50K for exterior improvements, zero out-of-pocket costs, and even boost their chances with a 25% match. This timely funding aims to cut blight, attract more customers, and revitalize neighborhoods like Scotlandville as roadwork begins. Applications open now — deadline August 28. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09c6e8aea7c8bd56