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Cleveland Celebrates Small Business Month with New Steelyard TIF Grant Awards and Reopening of Storefront Renovation Program | City of Cleveland Ohio Cleveland Celebrates Small Business Month with New Steelyard TIF Grant Awards and Reopening of Storefront Renovation Program Cleveland Celebrates Small Business Month with New Steelyard TIF Grant Awards and Reopening of Storefront Renovation Program Cleveland Celebrates Small Business Month with New Steelyard TIF Grant Awards and Reopening of Storefront Renovation Program In recognition of Small Business Month, the City of Cleveland today announced the third round of Steelyard Tax Increment Financing Grant (SYTG) awards and the reopening of the Storefront Renovation Program (SRP), continuing the Bibb Administration’s commitment to strengthening neighborhood business districts and expanding economic opportunity across Cleveland.
A total of $280,099. 12 has been awarded through the latest round of the Steelyard TIF Grant Program to 19 small businesses and one community development organization across six Cleveland neighborhoods. In addition, the City has officially reopened the Storefront Renovation Program under the Department of Economic Development with updated processes designed to better serve business owners and accelerate projects.
“Small businesses are the backbone of Cleveland’s neighborhoods and a driving force behind our city’s comeback,” said Mayor Justin M. Bibb. “This Small Business Month, we are doubling down on our commitment to local entrepreneurs by investing in the storefronts, corridors, and community spaces that power neighborhood vibrancy.
Through the Cleveland ERA, we are making sure every neighborhood has the tools to grow and thrive. ” “Economic development must work block by block and business by business,” said Joevrose Bourdeau Small, Director of Economic Development. “These investments help entrepreneurs expand, improve commercial corridors, and create stronger neighborhood destinations where residents want to shop, dine, and gather.
” Third Round of Steelyard TIF Awards This funding round includes $180,099. 12 for small business grants and $100,000 in placemaking support for Metro West Community Development Organization’s Clark-Fulton Multicultural Gateway initiative. Small Business Grant Awardees: The Miscreant and the Muse, Old Brooklyn Dahlia Coffee Co.
, Old Brooklyn Slices Fabulous Cakes, Old Brooklyn Presswork Graphics, Old Brooklyn Shag Vintage, Old Brooklyn Bless Up Jamaican Restaurant, Slavic Village Sam's Beverage and Deli, Slavic Village Vine & Vintage, Slavic Village BMDS ComfortFood, Clark-Metro Pupuseria y Antojitos Guanaquitas, Clark-Metro Kolou's African Market, Ohio City Kim's Caribbean Kitchen, Lorain Station Scrubs Galore Uniforms, Lorain Station Corner 11 Bowl and Wrap, Tremont Edison's Pizza Kitchen, Tremont Placemaking Grant Awardee Metro West Community Development Organization Projects supported include storefront upgrades, interior renovations, signage improvements, equipment purchases, landscaping, and public space enhancements.
Originally established in 2006, the Steelyard TIF was created to reinvest in neighborhoods impacted by large-scale retail development. Relaunched by the Bibb Administration, the program prioritizes equity, accessibility, and neighborhood-based economic development.
The application process includes bilingual materials, streamlined online submissions, and evaluation criteria that emphasize community impact, job retention, and corridor vitality.
Storefront Building Renovation Program Reopens with Major Improvements The City also announced the reopening of the Storefront Building Renovation Program, a long-running initiative that helps commercial property owners and business tenants improve exterior façades and building conditions.
Now housed within the Department of Economic Development, the program includes several new improvements: Faster digital contracting through DocuSign Direct support from Neighborhood Investment Managers Streamlined application and review processes Reduced administrative barriers for applicants and contractors Continued design assistance at no cost to approved participants The Storefront Building Renovation Program remains a 50% rebate up to $50,000 for building projects and 50% rebate up to $5,000 for sign-only projects.
Since reopening, the City has already received strong interest, with dozens of inquiries and multiple applications already moving through the pipeline. Interested parties can fill out an interest form to get in touch with the Neighborhood Investment Manager in their region.
Together, the Steelyard TIF Grant Program and Storefront Renovation Program are a cornerstone of Mayor Bibb's Cleveland ERA agenda , driving economic resurgence through industrial revival, neighborhood vibrancy, and government innovation citywide.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations and individuals based in Ohio who are engaged in Community/Economic Development or Small Business may be eligible. Property must be within defined commercial districts (e. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 - $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Storefront Renovation Grant Program (Ohio) is funded by Ohio Department of Development (likely through Main Street Program or local initiatives). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
BEAD put tens of billions into the ground, but there aren't enough fiber technicians to install it. In 2026, states are opening a second funding stream — workforce grants for community colleges, nonprofits, and training providers. Here is where the money is, who can win it, and how to position a broadband-training proposal.
Read articleThe May 29 OMB rewrite of 2 CFR Part 200 quietly rebuilds the pass-through entity compliance architecture. Proposed §200.332 strengthens subrecipient risk assessment, monitoring documentation, and remediation triggers. A new requirement mandates that every subaward be reported to SAM.gov with the reported records confirmed in performance reports — converting subaward administration from a back-office accounting function into a public-record certification regime. For the universities, state agencies, and national nonprofits that pass through more than half of their federal awards as subawards, the operational implication is a new compliance operating model that needs to be standing up by the October 1 effective date.
Read articleBuried in the May 29 OMB rewrite of 2 CFR Part 200 is the elimination of fixed-amount awards as a default grant instrument. Cost-reimbursement reverts to the standard. Here is what the change costs community-based nonprofits, pass-through subaward portfolios, SBIR Phase II direct-to-award structures, and the grant offices that have built workflows around milestone payments — and the comment-and-renegotiation strategy that has six weeks to land before July 13.
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