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CT Communities Challenge Grant Program is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). A competitive grant application process to fund multiple projects that improve livability, vibrancy, convenience, and equity of communities throughout Connecticut.
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Funding Opportunity Available Through the DECD Under the CT Communities Challenge Grant Program: Pullman & Comley Funding Opportunity Available Through the DECD Under the CT Communities Challenge Grant Program by Jessica Grossarth Kennedy The State of Connecticut’s Department of Economic and Community Development (“DECD”) is offering a competitive grant application process to fund multiple projects under the CT Communities Challenge Grant Program (the “Program”).
The goal of the Program is to improve livability, vibrancy, convenience and appeal of communities throughout the state, and create approximately 3,000 new jobs.
Applicants will be awarded grant funds anywhere between $1M and $10M per project for projects such as: Transit-oriented development that densifies commercial and/or residential land uses near transit hubs; Downtown / major hub development that improves or reuses existing property; Essential infrastructure that facilitates future development; Housing to support affordability, accessibility and local workforce; Mobility improvements that increase connectivity to transit and promote economic activity, including pedestrian, ADA, and bicycle improvements; and Public space improvements that provide amenities to the community, including open spaces, public art projects, wayfinding, and lighting and safety improvements.
Municipalities, economic development agencies and regional councils of governments are eligible to be the primary applicants for the Program. DECD encourages applicants to partner with private developers, business organizations, other institutions or each other to submit an Application.
Applicants must submit an “Intent to Apply Form,” no later than December 3, 2021 , and submit a full “Grant Application” no later than January 14, 2022 . Both the Intent to Apply Form and the Grant Application can be found here: CT Communities Challenge Grant Forms . Grant award announcements will be made by DECD in March/April of 2022.
If you have any questions about this alert, please feel free to contact any of Pullman & Comley's Public Finance attorneys. Jessica Grossarth Kennedy Public/Private Development Financing Town Governments, Departments and Authorities Underwriter, Credit Enhancer and Trustee Representation
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipalities and potentially other entities focused on community improvement. Specific eligibility would be detailed in the official notice. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
CT Communities Challenge Grant Program is funded by Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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