Main Street Preservation Trust’s Facade Enhancement & Interior Improvement Grant Program invites Gloucester Main Street business and building owners to apply for matching funds toward building enhancement projects. Improvements made to individual commercial properties enhance the entire Main Street business district, building upon the investments already made to the downtown’s streetscape, a release from MSPT said. This program is intended to pair financial resources with local mentors on restoration of historic properties, facade improvement, interior improvement, business enhancement, and design for recipients of Main Street Preservation Trust awards. All applications are reviewed and vetted by the Main Street Preservation Trust Design Committee. Final approval of awards is made by the Main Street Preservation Trust Board of Trustees, at the recommendation of the Design Committee. Since 2011, Main Street Preservation Trust has awarded more than $850,000 to nearly 50 projects thro...