Tupper Lake Energize Uptown Fund Application

Adirondack Frontier Main Street Program

Tupper Lake Energize Uptown Fund Application
Please complete the following steps before submitting an application:
1. Review the attachments, including the target area map, design guidelines and program guidelines. The attachments can be downloaded by clicking on the arrow button in the top right hand corner of each document widget.
2. Attend an info session. All applicants are required to attend one info session. Please contact Rachel Child, Community Development Manager, at rachel@adirondackfrontier.com or (518) 481-8211 to set up a meeting.
Program Guidelines
DRI Boundary Map
Tupper Lake Design Guidelines

General Information
The Village of Tupper Lake was awarded $600,000 through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) to create the Tupper Lake Energize Uptown Fund, which provides matching grant funds to commercial properties in the Tupper Lake DRI target area. There is approximately $40,000 in funding remaining. Property owners, business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for funds for interior and exterior building improvements, site upgrades and enhancements, and changes or upgrades to businesses.

Projects must be located within the designated DRI target area, comply with community design guidelines and be a transformative improvement to the Uptown area.

This is a competitive grant program and the purpose of this application is to collect the information necessary to determine whether a proposed project:
(1) has the potential to be transformative,
(2) can meet minimum state and local program requirements, and
(3) scores high enough compared to other proposed projects to be awarded funding.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide accurate and complete information with this application.

Applications are due Friday, January 17, 2025 at 5 PM. The program is administered through the Franklin County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC). If you have questions about the application process, please contact Rachel Child, Community Development Manager, at rachel@adirondackfrontier.com or (518) 481-8211.
Business Name*
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Applicant Email*
example@example.com
Contact Name (if different)

First NameLast Name
Contact Phone (if different)
Please enter a valid phone number.
Do you rent or own the building?*

RentOwn
Do you have a plan to purchase the building or do you have the owner's permission to do a renovation project? Please explain:
Owner Name

First NameLast Name
Owner address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Owner Phone
Please enter a valid phone number.
Owner Email
example@example.com

Building Information
Property Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Current Building Uses*

	Total Sq. Ft.	#Occupied Residential Units	#Vacant Residential Units	#Occupied Commercial Units	#Vacant Commercial Units
Basement
1st Floor
2nd Floor
3rd Floor
Other
TOTALS

Current Commercial Uses

	Business Name (ex. Mountain Cuisine)	Type (ex. Restaurant)	Location (ex. 1st Floor)
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What type of project are you proposing?*

Building Renovations & Site ImprovementsBusiness AssistanceBoth

Project Budget & Financing

Building Renovations & Site Improvements
Have you obtained professional cost estimates?*

YesNo

Interior Renovations

	Work Component (ex. carpentry, lighting, etc.)	Estimated Cost
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Total Interior Cost

Exterior Renovations

	Work Component (ex. signage, masonry, etc.)	Estimated Cost
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Total Exterior Cost
Total Renovation Cost
Soft Costs
Total Project Cost
Grant Request (cannot exceed $100,000)*
Applicant Match
Grant Request Percentage (CANNOT EXCEED 75%)

Financing Plan: List the sources and amounts of all funding required to cover the entire Total Project Cost shown in the Project Budget. If the project has a financing gap, please indicate the amount and provide a plan for eliminating the gap. Provide any additional information about the sources of financing and the status that could be helpful in evaluating the project.

	Source	Amount	% Total	Status (Committed, Pending, Unknown)
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Project Budget & Financing

Business Assistance

Business Assistance Improvements

	Work Component (ex. equipment, planters, etc.)	Estimated Cost
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Total Project Cost
Grant Request (cannot exceed $50,000)*
Applicant Match
Grant Request Percentage (CANNOT EXCEED 75%)

	Source	Amount	% Total	Status (Committed, Pending, Unknown)
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TOTAL

Project Timeline

Instructions: Using December 2023 as a starting point, provide a project timeline. List each major milestone and the month it will be completed. Provide additional explanation as necessary.

	Milestone (ex. Building permit issued, construction begins, equipment ordered, etc.)	Completion Date (ex. October 2024)
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Explanation:

Project Justification

Instructions: This is a competitive grant program and the project will be scored and ranked against other projects in the Tupper Lake DRI Target Area. Projects will be scored by the project review committee on (1) Visual Impact, (2) Economic Impact, (3) Project Readiness, (4) Quality of Life, and (5) DRI Priorities. A project will be considered transformational if it receives a high score. Describe in detail how the project promotes or contributes to each scoring category and meets category criteria.
Visual Impact
Visual Impact will be scored based on the following criteria: (1) Visual prominence within the target area and the village, (2) transformative renovations beyond normal maintenance, (3) restoration or preservation of historic structures or building elements, especially those in danger of being lost in part or in total to disrepair or damage, and (4) compliance with applicable design guidelines.
Economic Impact
Economic Impact will be scored based on the following criteria: (1) reduction of blight and vacancies, (2) contribution to the economic recovery of the target area, and (3) stabilization or expansion of downtown tax base, businesses and/or jobs, (4) creation of new jobs, and (5) expansion of business service offerings
Project Readiness
Readiness will be scored based on the following criteria: (1) proof of ownership, (2) proof of financing or reasonable and achievable financing plan, (3) reasonable estimated project budget, (4) percentage of total project cost funded by applicant, (5) reasonable and achievable design and approval plan, and (6) reasonable construction timeline.
Quality of Life
Quality of Life will be scored based on the following criteria: (1) accessibility improvements, and (2) contribution to sense of place.
DRI Priorities
Alignment with the DRI Priorities will be based on the goals of the Strategic Investment Plan: (1) Four Season Destination, (2) Environment and History, (3) Energize the Economy, and (4) Quality of Place

Acknowledgements

Please read each statement and initial to confirm your understanding.*

	Initials
I understand that a codes inspection will be performed at all properties that submit an application to ensure that the scope of work is complete before submitting the application to the project review committee.
The grant will only fund a maximum of 75% of the total project cost. There is a 25% owner match requirement.
Projects will be scored and awarded funding by the project review committee. The committee reserves the right to make grant awards that are less than the amount requested.
If I am awarded funds, I understand that FCEDC is required to report and make available to the public information about my project, including photos, name, address and grant award amount.
Awardees are responsible for advancing their project and meeting project milestones. Failure to meet milestones will result in deobligation of the funds.
Awardees must pay a refundable commitment fee of $1,500 to FCEDC at the time of award for soft costs. The fee is only refundable for completed projects.
Renovation projects must undergo an environmental review and clearance of work scope by the State Historic Preservation Office.
The project must conform to village zoning regulations, design guidelines, and the NYS Building Code.
Renovation projects must have at least two bids for each phase of work and reimbursement will be based on the lowest responsible bid. Owners cannot perform their own work.
I understand that only qualified contractors selected by a standard procurement procedure can work on my project. There will be no reimbursement for purchase of materials, labor, or contractors not procured through the FCEDC without written consent.
Participants must execute a Property Maintenance Declaration agreeing to maintain assisted improvements for five years following project completion. The declaration will be filed with the County. If the property is to be sold during the regulatory period all or part of the grant funds may need to be repaid.
I acknowledge that a lien will be placed on the property for a term of up to 5 years, depending on the funding source(s). I understand that the Franklin County EDC may make a yearly inspection of the building for each year during the term of the lien.
Participants will be reimbursed for eligible project expenses only following satisfactory completion of an approved scope of work and submittal of required documentation. I will provide the FCEDC with invoices acceptable to NYS as well as proof of payment, such as bank statements or cancelled checks, to demonstrate costs actually incurred and paid.
The completed construction project must receive a Certificate of Occupancy or Certificate of Compliance from Code Enforcement.
The project must be completed by October 31, 2025.
I am current with all mortgage payments, property taxes and utility payments.
The project is required to comply with Articles 15-A and 17-B of the New York State Executive Law. These requirements include equal employment opportunities for minority group members and women (EEO), and contracting opportunities for certified minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) and service-disabled Veteran-owned Businesses (SDVOBs).
The FCEDC, its representatives and consultants, are released of all liability regarding the building renovations.
I understand that businesses receiving funding for equipment must be open full-time, year-round.

Certification
I hereby certify that all information, which has been or will be furnished in support of this application, is given for the purpose of obtaining funds through the Tupper Lake Energize Uptown Fund and that all information submitted has been examined and approved by me and is true, correct, and complete. I understand that this information will be used to assess and rank my proposed project in accordance with funding criteria. I agree to abide by all requirements to be set forth in connection with said program and the penalties and provisions of all applicable local, state, and federal laws pertaining to falsification of any item contained herein or fraudulent misrepresentation of my business. I understand that this is a competitive award program and that my project may not be awarded funding. I agree that verification of any information contained herein may be obtained.

I also hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, neither I nor my spouse, child, close relative, general partner, or any organization for which I am serving as an officer, director, trustee, general partner or employee, has a financial interest in or with the Franklin County Economic Development Corporation, or in or with any person that will have decision making authority with regard to this grant request.

I further certify to the best of my knowledge that this application, if it is approved, will not affect the financial interests of any member of my household; no relative with whom I have a close relationship; no one with whom my spouse, parent or dependent child has or seeks employment; and no organization with which I am seeking a business relationship nor which I now serve actively or have served within the last year.

I also acknowledge my responsibility to disclose the acquisition of any financial or personal interest as described above that would be affected by the matter, and to disclose any interest I, or anyone noted above, has in any person or organization that does become involved in, or is affected at a later date by, the conduct of this matter.
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Adirondack Frontier Main Street Program

General Information

Building Information

Project Information

Project Information

Project Budget & Financing

Project Budget & Financing

Project Timeline

Project Justification

Attachments

Acknowledgements

Certification