2022 NYMS Activities & Funding Limits
Target Area Building Renovation Project
$50,000 to $500,000 to provide matching grants to building owners
for renovation of mixed-use buildings in a concentrated target area.
Up to $50,000 in grant funds per building, plus $25,000 per
residential unit up to a per building maximum of $100,000 (not to
exceed 75% of project costs.
Streetscape
Up to $15,000 for activities such as planting trees,
installing street furniture and trash cans within target
area.
Administration
Up to 7.5% of grant amount for costs associated
with administration of grant.
Administration
Up to 5% of grant amount for salaries or other
costs associated with administration of grant.
Downtown Anchor Project
$100,000 to $500,000 (not to exceed 75% of project cost) to assist
in a standalone, single site, “shovel ready” renovation project that is
key to local revitalization efforts. Application requires business plan,
cost estimate, and funding commitments.
Downtown Stabilization Project
$1000,000 to $500,000 (not to exceed 75% of project cost) to
identify or mitigate risks associated with hazardous materials or
remove obstacles to future redevelopment. Funds can assist with
environmental remediation and associated construction costs, as
well as other innovative approaches to stabilizing and developing
downtown, mixed-use buildings.
Administration
Up to 5% of grant amount for salaries or other
costs associated with administration of grant.
Technical Assistance Project
Up to $20,000 (not to exceed 95% of project cost) for a project that
improves community or property owner readiness to participate in a
future NYMS renovation activity. View project examples online and
discuss project eligibility with OCR.
NYMS-TA is available in the same
application as the NYMS renovation
activities.