Revitalization Incentive Program Funding Application for 2026 Call For Projects

Revitalization Incentive Program Funding Application for 2026 Call For Projects

Please fill out all required fields to apply for the grant. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Please note, this form will not let you save and return later, so please review the applications instructions linked here and prepare your application materials in advance and schedule time to complete the application in one setting. It may be helpful to draft your answers in a word document that you can edit and save while compiling application materials and then cut and paste into this form.
Applicant*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Property Address*

Property Address

Mailing Address (if different from property address)
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Email Address*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Business Name (this should match the W-9 and Tax ID)
Years in Business
Are you the Property Owner? (If no, owner authorization required)
Property Owner*

First NameLast Name
Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
YesNo
YesNo
Note: If Yes to either, your project may require Landmarks Commission Review and approval before project commencement.
Requested Funding Amount*
Total Project Cost (Grant request cannot exceed 50% of total costs)
Project Start Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Project End Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Project Description
Current Use of Building
Intended Use of Building/Property
Project narrative and schedule. Briefly describe your project, what work will be done, how grant funds will be used, and schedule of completion. (Note This information will be used to assess project completion)*
Goal 1- Revitalize DowntownGoal 2- Create High Quality Family Wage JobsGoal 3- Retail DevelopmentGoal 4- Housing
Describe how your project meets each of the goals selected above.
Traded Sector Business any location (50pts)Retail inside CBZ (45pts)Commercial Business outside CBZ (40pts)Commercial inside CBZ (35pts)Retail Business outside CBZ (30pts)Housing/Residential ONLY located inside the CBZ (25pts)Additional Points for: Occupying building in CBZ that has been vacant for more than six months (10pts)Additional points for: Occupying building that has been vacant for more than twelve months (5pts)
Create 5+ New dwelling Units (15pts)Create 3-4 New Dwelling Units (10pts)Create 1-2 New Dwelling Units (5pts)Create 0 New Dwelling Units (0pts)
Potential hazard to environment or public and/or structure is unfit to occupy (30pts)Extensive exterior damage to property, including structural impacts that don’t rise to the level of unfit for occupancy (25pts)Combination of exterior and interior damage, deterioration, and/or dilapidations beyond the purely aesthetic (20pts)Property has been vacant more than five years but no other blight (15pts)Slight damage to exterior of property only (10pts)Damage to interior property only (5pts)
Please describe how this project will change the condition of the property by mitigating, reducing or removing blight.
Private building owner(s), tenant(s), developer(s) must contribute at least ½ of total project cost; contributions may come from commercial lenders or other sources, including grants or loans from other agencies on applicant’s behalf.

Preference will be given to projects with higher levels of private investment compared to public funding from any source. In calculating this, all project costs shall be considered, including elements which are not eligible use of funds such as certain housing elements: 30 possible points
Over $150,000$125,001 to $150,000$100,001 to $125,000$75,001 to $100,000$50,001 to $75,000$25,001 to $50,000Less than $25,000
Over $150,000$125,001 to $150,000$100,001 to $125,000$75,001 to $100,000$50,001 to $75,000$25,001 to $50,000Less than $25,000

Source and amount of Private Investment

Rows	Source	Amount
Private Investment
Private Investment
Private Investment

Total Private Investment

Source and amount of Public Investment

Rows	Source	Amount
Public Investment
Public Investment
Public Investment

Total Public Investment
Grand Total from ALL Sources
Please see Call For Projects Policy Item (E) for ALLOWED and PROHIBITED use of funds Linked Here

Project Breakdown

Rows	Total Cost	Contractor
Permitting/Professional Services
Site Work
Structural Exterior
Structural Interior
Mechanical
Electrical
Plumbing
Non-Structural/Misc Costs

Total Estimated Project Cost
Preference will be given to projects with higher Return on Investment based on all project costs prepared by a licensed contractor in the form of a quote estimate or actual bid. Points will be assigned based on one point from each $10,000 of investment. No points will be awarded for this category if the quotes, estimates, or bids are not from a licensed contractor. 50 possible points

Return on Investment: (50 possible points)
• Total Project cost of $500,000 and over (50pts)
One point per $10,000 invested over $100,000 up to $490,000
• Less than $100,000 (10pts)
Describe the impact if your project does not receive funding or if you receive less funding than requested.
Upload current photos of building and property, any historic photos, business plan, documents demonstrating sources of funds, documentation that the project is well capitalized, floor plans, site plan, bids, quotes or estimates

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Completed Application Form (this webform)Current Photo(s) of the building and propertyHistoric Photos (if any)Documents demonstrating sources of fundsSigned authorization from the property owner (if required)Business or marketing planDocumentation that the project is well capitalizedFloor plans, drawings, site plan and/or construction plansBids, quotes and/or estimates from licensed contractorsIf the project will not be occupied by the "applicant" a signed lease agreement OR letter of intent from business owner committing to occupy the space upon completion.
Signature to Confirm Application*
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