2019 Consolidated Funding Application Funding Opportunities
2019 Consolidated Funding Application Funding Opportunities support New York communities with downtown, infrastructure, planning, and business projects to benefit low- and moderate-income people.
Funder: Homes and Community Renewal
Due Dates: July 26, 2019, at 4:00 pm (2019 CFA) | December 31, 2026 (2026 CDBG Open Round) | Within 60 days of invitation (Economic Development/Small Business full application)
Funding Amounts: 2019: up to $6.2 million for NYMS and $20 million for CDBG; Economic Development awards $100,000–$750,000 and Small Business awards $25,000–$100,000, with 24-month completion
Summary: Supports New York downtown revitalization, community infrastructure, planning, and business development benefiting low- and moderate-income communities.
Key Information: CDBG business assistance awards go to eligible applicant communities, not directly to businesses.
Description
Homes and Community Renewal’s Office of Community Renewal administers these community and economic development opportunities through New York’s Consolidated Funding Application (CFA). The 2019 offering included New York Main Street (NYMS) building renovations and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) support for community planning, microenterprise, public facilities, and public infrastructure. NYMS invests in downtown mixed-use commercial districts to stimulate reinvestment, leverage additional funds, and sustain neighborhood revitalization.
CDBG supports decent, affordable housing, suitable living environments, and expanded economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income (LMI) people. Its Economic Development and Small Business Assistance programs support business attraction, expansion, retention, and related public infrastructure. These programs prioritize permanent, high-quality, full-time jobs with good pay, benefits, and training. Economic Development and Small Business Assistance used a separate, two-stage Open Round process rather than the 2019 CFA deadline.
