DRI Small Projects Fund
Ticonderoga Main Street ProgramNorth Country Rural Development was awarded $600,000 through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) to create the Small Projects Fund, which provides matching grant funds to commercial properties in the Ticonderoga Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) target area. Property owners, business owners, entrepreneurs and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for funds for interior and exterior building improvements, site upgrades and enhancements, and changes or upgrades to businesses. Projects should meet the goals of the DRI and advance the community’s vision for downtown revitalization.
All applicants are required to attend one info session before applying. Please contact klong@northcountryruraldevelopment.org or 518-585-6366 to set up a meeting.
Eligible Applicants
- Eligible applicants include owners of properties and businesses within the Ticonderoga DRI target area (see Target Area Map on page 12).
- Typically, a building owner is the applicant, but occasionally a business owner that is a building tenant or leaseholder may apply, provided several conditions are met. Please consult NRDC for more information.
- Only properties current with all property taxes, utility payments, mortgage payments and fees are eligible to apply.
Ineligible Applicants
- Religious organizations applying for renovations to a property used for any religious purpose
- Private membership-based organizations applying for renovations to a property used solely for private membership-based events
- Any other business or organization that proposes projects to buildings, spaces or properties that would be closed to the general public based on age, race, gender, religion, etc.
- Municipally owned and operated buildings
- Applicants that are not current with their mortgage, utility or tax payments.
- The final determination of applicant eligibility is at the discretion of the project review committee
Note: you are welcome to apply online or by filling in the PDF form and sending it to us. Either way, you must include your Commitment Letter, so please be sure to download and fill that in.
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by May 5, 2025, to be considered for the first round of funding.