Downtown is fast approaching. N.Y. State has awarded Rochester $10 million through its Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and the Local Planning Committee tasked with identifying potential projects for those funds is seeking proposals from non-profits, arts and cultural institutions, property owners, developers, and others.
Donor Name: City of Rochester
State: New York
City: Rochester
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 04/01/2022
Details:
The DRI funds may be used for a wide variety of applications, from economic development, transportation, housing, and community initiatives that range in cost and scale from small programs to large-scale capital projects. Funds can be used for public improvement, new development, rehabilitation of existing structures, revolving grant funds, or branding and marketing. Project proposals must include a project sponsor that has the capacity and authority to complete the effort.
While the City has already identified potential DRI projects, additional initiatives, both private and public, may still be identified through an open and transparent community engagement process. The following categories identify the types of initiatives that can be funded:
- Public Improvements
- New Development or Rehabilitation of Existing Structures
- Revolving Grant Funds
- Branding and Marketing
The following types of initiatives can not be considered for funding:
- Planning activities
- Operation and maintenance (include staffing, utilities, rent, etc.)
- Pre-award costs
- Property acquisition
- Training and other continuing expenses
- Expenses related to existing programs
Eligibility Criteria
There are no restrictions on the type of entities that may receive DRI funding to undertake projects in the final DRI Strategic Investment Plan. State agency staff will work with officials from the DRI community to identify the appropriate entity to hold the State contract, such as the municipality, a local development corporation, a non-profit organization, or a for-profit business.
For more information, visit City of Rochester.
