Upstate New York cities, development corporations, nonprofits, universities and medical centers in National Grid territory can get matching grants up to $250,000 (3:1 match) for downtown and commercial-district revitalization: corridor lighting, site prep, building rehab and redesign plans.
National Grid's Urban Center/Commercial District Revitalization Program gives matching grants of up to $250,000 (up to $100,000 in cities of 10,000-14,999 people) to municipalities, development corporations, nonprofits, universities and medical complexes for major revitalization projects in upstate New York urban cores, such as utility and lighting work for pedestrian corridors, site preparation, building rehabilitation and redesign drawings. Applicants must match National Grid funds 3:1, and grants are available on a continual basis.
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
A municipality or its authorized development corporation; or a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6), university or medical complex with the endorsement of the municipality
Project in National Grid's upstate New York franchise area, in a central business district or commercial area with underutilized utility infrastructure
3:1 match from other public or private sources
Must be a National Grid customer in good standing (current on payments or on a deferred payment agreement)
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