Downtown Revitalization Initiative

To be eligible for consideration,
projects must: 

1. Be a capital project, e.g. new development and/or rehabilitation of existing buildings, public space improvements, signage or branding projects, façade enhancements etc. Proposals for planning studies or ongoing operating costs e.g. staff expenses, are not eligible for this grant.
2. Have a project sponsor who can lead the planning and implementation, enter into a contract agreement with the DOS, and have the ability to cover project costs while awaiting reimbursement from DOS.
3. Demonstrate site control via ownership, lease or other legal agreement.
4. Have a defined scope and budget based on professional plans or estimates from comparable projects. The budget should demonstrate that the proposed project would be fully funded once funds requested through DRI grant are taken into account.
5. Demonstrate that it will contribute to the economic revitalization of the Greater Morris Park DRI area, support affordability, support area businesses, including projects that create or retain jobs, improve quality of life, activate public spaces, and achieve climate goals.