$300k in grant opportunities announced

Capitalize Albany Corporation has announced details of grant programs available that total more than $300,000 to help attract retail tenants, reinvestment and façade rehabilitation, and driving foot traffic to commercial districts. Below you will find synopses of grants as applicable to businesses within the Downtown District, and you can find complete information, including program guidelines, when applications will open, and application deadlines, on Capitalize Albany's website here. You can also watch the announcement here.

PLEASE NOTE: all questions related to these grants should be directed to Capitalize Albany staff either via email at development@capitalizealbany.com or 518.434.2532.

The Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program was developed to attract and support new and existing businesses in core downtown areas. Projects may be awarded $10,000 or more for a new location’s renovation, fit-up costs, and exterior improvements, and existing locations may pursue up to $30,000 for exterior improvements. To be eligible for this program, a project must be located in downtown Albany within the State Street, Pearl and Broadway districts identified in the Impact Downtown Albany strategic plan. Full details on this grant available here.

The Amplify Albany Grant Program provides grant funding to non-profits, businesses and other organizations that will create and execute short and medium term unique promotional projects, events, and programming. Outdoor markets, district-wide food or restaurant related competitions, pop-up shops and creative unified storefronts are a few examples of eligible activities suitable for the program. Awarded applicants can receive up to $5,000. Full details on this grant available here.

The Small Business Façade Improvement Program can provide matching grants up to $10,000 to small businesses and/or commercial property owners for exterior renovations. Full details on the grant available here.