Milton

Milton Main Street to Offer Grants to Local Small Businesses

Grants made possible thanks to funding from The Granary at Draper Farm

With support from The Granary, a multi-phase mixed-use community currently under development, Milton Main Street is pleased to announce the availability of grants to local small businesses to take on a range of business-improving projects.

According to Milton Main Street board president Gloria Garcia, the grants, which will range from $500 to $2,000, “can be used to purchase equipment or furnishings, to take on façade or streetscape improvements, or to plan and/or implement marketing plans – anything, really, that will give their businesses a boost or will enhance the public’s experience.”

“The Granary is proud to partner with the Town of Milton and Milton Main Street to help encourage small business growth,” said Mariah Underhill, Vice President of Development for The Granary. “Milton’s success matters to us, and these grants are one way we can support the entrepreneurs who make the town such a vibrant and welcoming place to live, work, and visit.”

A total of $10,000 in grants will be awarded in 2026.

Any small business in downtown Milton is eligible.  These include businesses located within the town limits on Route 16; businesses on Mulberry St., Union St., Federal St., Chestnut St., and Lavinia St. While businesses can be a franchisee, they cannot have more than two outlets.

For more information and to submit an application, visit https://miltonmainstreetde.org/grant-program.

Deadline for applications is February 15, 2026

About Milton Main Street

The mission of Milton Main Street is to preserve and enhance the economic vitality of

Milton. Its work supports Milton’s existing small businesses and aims to attract new

businesses that create a sense of place, serve its residents, and attract tourists. Founded in 2024, Milton Main Street is one of 12 accredited Delaware programs of the National Main Street Center and the State of Delaware’s coordinating Main Street program, Delaware on Main. Milton Main Street is a 501(C)3 nonprofit organization supported by businesses, grants, and individual donations.

About The Granary

The Granary is a residential community centered on wellbeing, connection, and intentional living. More than a development, The Granary is an ecosystem of wellbeing, thoughtfully designed to support whole-person living and foster harmony between people, place, and purpose.

For more information contact: exploremiltonmainstreet@gmail.com