INVEST IN COLLEGE PARK · ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
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College Park.
Opportunity grows where community, business and vision meet.
Explore resources for starting, growing and investing in a College Park business. CPMSA connects our community with opportunities; the City administers its own development programs and determines eligibility, deadlines and decisions.
An established working relationship
One community. Clear paths to assistance.
CPMSA works with the City of College Park Economic Development Department and the City Main Street liaison to connect our merchants, property owners and entrepreneurs with relevant information and opportunities.
City Economic Development
Official program administration, eligibility, applications, investment services and decisions.
Official department ↗College Park Main Street Association
Community promotion, downtown-business outreach, program discovery and referrals.
CPMSA Business Resource Center ↗City Main Street liaison
Coordination of program links, contact information, deadlines and updates with CPMSA.
City Main Street information ↗City Economic Development: 404-305-2052 · Main Street Manager: 404-305-2053. Confirm current personnel and services with the City’s official directory.
Official opportunities and resources
Find the program that fits your next step.
Applications closed · 2026 cycle
Commercial Façade Improvement Grant
The City’s 2026 façade application window ran August 3–October 16, 2026. The program offers up to $10,000 for qualified commercial exterior improvements, subject to City criteria and available funding. The 2026 application period has ended; future cycles must be confirmed by the City.
Read CPMSA façade information →
Review 2026 official program document ↗Program information · Confirm application status with City
New Commercial Storefront Development Rebate
The City describes a rebate of up to $2,000 for eligible new commercial storefront businesses. Eligibility, required documentation, submission instructions and current availability are determined by City Economic Development.
View eligibility and official application ↗Training and retention
Business Growth Lab and Business Support
Discover City business-training opportunities, the Small Business Resource Directory, recruitment and retention services, and referral pathways for existing businesses.
City Main Street resources ↗Capital and development resources
Financing, incentives and development
For information on potential incentives, property and development opportunities, contact City Economic Development. CPMSA can help business owners locate resources; the City and other official providers determine program terms.
City development resources ↗Last reviewed: October 27, 2026 · Source: City of College Park Economic Development and Main Street pages. Status is a point-in-time summary; confirm current availability with the administering agency.
For property owners, businesses and developers
Explore development opportunities.
The City’s Economic Development Department provides information on available sites, business recruitment, workforce connections and major development initiatives. CPMSA promotes downtown businesses and referrals within its Main Street service area.
Development and site selection
Learn about the City’s available properties, project support and development initiatives, including Six West.
Six West Development ↗Business and civic connections
Connect to the Business & Industrial Development Authority, comprehensive planning information, workforce programs and downtown merchant resources through the City’s official department.
BIDA overview ↗Explore Main Street businesses → · City Main Street business resources ↗ · CPMSA community events →
Explore CPMSA’s Main Street strategy and long-term priorities. The dedicated interactive Strategic Plan page will become available after its separate review and publication.
Ready to take the next step?
We can help you find the appropriate City resource and connect with College Park’s downtown business community.
Ask CPMSA about business resources → · Contact City Economic Development ↗