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— Governor Matt Meyer joined Delaware Division of Small Business Director CJ Bell to launch the Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative (DCCI). A new statewide program designed to help small businesses improve their storefronts, buildings and operations while revitalizing Delaware’s downtown and commercial districts. The initiative pairs targeted grant funding with capital from lending institutions to drive visible improvements.
Through DCCI, the Division of Small Business will invest $4. 5 million in state Strategic Fund dollars to help existing brick-and-mortar small businesses make property and equipment improvements that strengthen their businesses and improve the appearance of commercial corridors.
“Small businesses are the backbone of Delaware’s economy, and they should be at the center of our state’s economic development strategy,” said Governor Matt Meyer . “By putting these dollars directly into our commercial corridors, we’re helping local businesses succeed while strengthening the places where Delawareans live, work, and shop.
Growing our economy starts by investing in the entrepreneurs who have already invested in Delaware, creating opportunities from the ground up and encouraging private investment to follow. ” “We are taking reallocated state investment dollars and putting them directly back into Delaware communities and small businesses,” said DSB Director CJ Bell .
“This program will help business owners make meaningful improvements to their properties, strengthen local communities, and encourage additional private investment in downtown districts across the state. ” The $4. 5 million for the program comes from Strategic Fund dollars freed up by a 2024 amendment to a grant agreement with Incyte.
That agreement originally committed $14. 8 million to the company; the amendment reduced it to approximately $2. 9 million, freeing nearly $11.
9 million for redeployment into Delaware communities. DSB will partner with three regional administrators, one in each county, led by a Community Development Financial Institution or financial institution, to administer the program. Under DCCI, grants will cover 10% to 25% of a project’s cost, up to $25,000 per business, with the remaining project financing provided through private lending institutions.
This approach leverages private capital while expanding access to financing for small businesses. Eligible small businesses may apply for funding for interior renovations, exterior and facade improvements, equipment purchases and code compliance upgrades. Building purchases and rent expenses are not eligible.
Priority will be given to facade improvement projects. To qualify, a business must be located in a qualifying commercial corridor.
A qualifying commercial corridor is an area that is either directly adjacent to a designated Downtown Development District or a commercially developed corridor that is zoned for commercial or business use and located in a Level 1 or Level 2 Investment Area under the State’s 2025 Strategies for State Policies and Spending .
This approach aligns eligibility with the areas Delaware has already targeted for growth and investment while avoiding duplication of existing state incentives. The first round of funding is expected to be awarded by the end of September. This initiative builds upon the success of New Castle County’s Commercial Corridor program and expands that model statewide.
Commercial Corridor programs are a proven tool to encourage private investment, support visible improvements and stabilize small business districts throughout Delaware. Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news. delaware.
gov. DOVER, Del . — Governor Matt Meyer joined Delaware Division of Small Business Director CJ Bell to launch the Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative (DCCI). A new statewide program designed to help small businesses improve their storefronts, buildings and operations while revitalizing Delaware’s downtown and commercial districts.
The initiative pairs targeted grant funding with capital from lending institutions to drive visible improvements. Through DCCI, the Division of Small Business will invest $4. 5 million in state Strategic Fund dollars to help existing brick-and-mortar small businesses make property and equipment improvements that strengthen their businesses and improve the appearance of commercial corridors.
“Small businesses are the backbone of Delaware’s economy, and they should be at the center of our state’s economic development strategy,” said Governor Matt Meyer . “By putting these dollars directly into our commercial corridors, we’re helping local businesses succeed while strengthening the places where Delawareans live, work, and shop.
Growing our economy starts by investing in the entrepreneurs who have already invested in Delaware, creating opportunities from the ground up and encouraging private investment to follow. ” “We are taking reallocated state investment dollars and putting them directly back into Delaware communities and small businesses,” said DSB Director CJ Bell .
“This program will help business owners make meaningful improvements to their properties, strengthen local communities, and encourage additional private investment in downtown districts across the state. ” The $4. 5 million for the program comes from Strategic Fund dollars freed up by a 2024 amendment to a grant agreement with Incyte.
That agreement originally committed $14. 8 million to the company; the amendment reduced it to approximately $2. 9 million, freeing nearly $11.
9 million for redeployment into Delaware communities. DSB will partner with three regional administrators, one in each county, led by a Community Development Financial Institution or financial institution, to administer the program. Under DCCI, grants will cover 10% to 25% of a project’s cost, up to $25,000 per business, with the remaining project financing provided through private lending institutions.
This approach leverages private capital while expanding access to financing for small businesses. Eligible small businesses may apply for funding for interior renovations, exterior and facade improvements, equipment purchases and code compliance upgrades. Building purchases and rent expenses are not eligible.
Priority will be given to facade improvement projects. To qualify, a business must be located in a qualifying commercial corridor.
A qualifying commercial corridor is an area that is either directly adjacent to a designated Downtown Development District or a commercially developed corridor that is zoned for commercial or business use and located in a Level 1 or Level 2 Investment Area under the State’s 2025 Strategies for State Policies and Spending .
This approach aligns eligibility with the areas Delaware has already targeted for growth and investment while avoiding duplication of existing state incentives. The first round of funding is expected to be awarded by the end of September. This initiative builds upon the success of New Castle County’s Commercial Corridor program and expands that model statewide.
Commercial Corridor programs are a proven tool to encourage private investment, support visible improvements and stabilize small business districts throughout Delaware. Keep up to date by receiving a daily digest email, around noon, of current news release posts from state agencies on news. delaware.
gov. Built by the Government Information Center
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Existing brick-and-mortar small businesses in Delaware. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $25,000 (covering 10% to 25% of project cost). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative (DCCI) is funded by Delaware Division of Small Business. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Delaware. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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