UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY: Up to $100K in Grants Available for Creative Initiatives to Enhance Local Commercial Districts

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY: Up to $100K in Grants Available for Creative Initiatives to Enhance Local Commercial Districts The NYC Department of Small Business Services, in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation  and the New York City Business Assistance Corporation, has launched Neighborhood Challenge. This is a competitive grant initiative designed to encourage Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) and Community-based Development Organizations (CBDOs) throughout the five boroughs to execute innovative and forward-thinking ideas that address challenges faced in many business corridors. Grant awards of $30,000, $60,000, and $100,000 will be given to the boldest ideas in four categories. These projects will solve small business challenges, generate community and economic impact, and receive local recognition upon implementation. Neighborhood Challenge project concepts must be submitted online no later than Wednesday, November 5th, 2014, at 5:00 p.m. in order to be considered for funding. Based on the strength of the project concept, eligible organizations will be invited to submit a full project proposal by mid-November.Neighborhood Challenge awardees will be announced in early December. For any questions or for more information please email NeighborhoodChallenge@sbs.nyc.gov.