City of Virginia Beach Development Authority Façade Improvement Grants (Virginia) provides matching grants of up to $10,000 to eligible businesses and property owners for exterior improvements such as paint, fencing, parking upgrades, signage, accent or security lighting. Administered by the Department of Economic Development, the program aims to enhance the appearance and attractiveness of properties. In the past two years, the program has awarded $207,498 to 29 small businesses, resulting in a total investment of $1.3 million.