The Riverfront Downtown Urban Renewal Area Strategic Project Grant Program provides financial support for projects that help address homelessness. This program also focuses on improving the safety and security of buildings and properties within the area.

This grant is important because it helps create safer, more welcoming spaces for everyone in the community. By supporting these projects, the program aims to improve the quality of life for residents, businesses, and visitors in the Riverfront Downtown area.

Who Can Apply

• Location: The property must be located within the Riverfront Downtown Urban Renewal Area boundary.
• Property Type: Properties that are entirely residential or tax-exempt are not eligible.
• Ownership: The property owner must show fee title.

What Projects Are Eligible?

The grant can be used for the following types of improvements:

• Security fencing or gates
• Exterior building lighting or security systems
• Trash and recycling enclosures
• Landscaping
• Interior lighting for storefronts
• Building entrance upgrades
• Design work for eligible projects

Grant Details

• Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $30,000 per project
• Match Requirement: No matching funds are required
• Funding Availability: Grant funds depend on availability and cannot be used for project costs completed before grant approval.

Additional terms may apply, and the program’s terms are subject to change.

How to Apply

To apply for this grant, complete the Strategic Project Grant Application

Need More Information?

For more details, contact the Urban Renewal Agency or visit the Riverfront Downtown Urban Renewal Area webpage.