Applications are now available for communities seeking an economic boost to help their downtowns.
Governor Kathy Hochul announced applications for Round 9 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and Round 4 of the NY Forward program are open. DRI grants provide funding to help communities revitalize their downtowns, while NY Forward grants are designed to do the same, but for smaller communities.
“From bustling city centers to small rural villages, every community needs and deserves the opportunity to thrive,” Governor Hochul said. “Through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward program, we’re making transformative investments that not only strengthen our local economies, but also create vibrant, walkable downtowns for generations to live, work and play. With this new round of funding, we are continuing to build on the success of the more than 150 communities that are already working to turn their visions for revitalization into a reality.”
$100 million has been allocated to each grant program.
Local DRI and NY Forward winners include Auburn, Aurora, Bath, Canandaigua, Cayuga, Geneva, Groton, Hammondsport, Macedon, Montour Falls, Moravia, Phelps, Union Springs, Waterloo
Applications are available through the state’s Consolidated Funding Application Portal. The deadline to apply is November 7 at 4:00p.
