The City of Jamestown, as an entitlement community for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding, offers a variety of community development programs to assist Downtown Jamestown Businesses & Property Owners with Exterior Building & Handicapped Accessibility Improvements.
CDBG Funded Programs:
Downtown Jamestown Greenlining Loan Program:
The Downtown Jamestown Greenlining Façade Rebate Program provides a (50%) Matching Rebate, up to a Maximum of $15,000 per Storefront, for Exterior Improvements to Buildings located within a Targeted Area of the Central Business District. A Downtown Jamestown Greenlining Façade Rebate Review Committee meets on an as needed basis to review Greenlining Façade Rebate Program Applications. The primary objective of the Downtown Jamestown Greenlining Façade Rebate Program is to encourage the appropriate Preservation & Restoration of Buildings within the Target Area.
Handicapped Accessibility Improvement Rebate Program:
The Handicapped Accessibility Improvement Rebate Program provides a (50%) Rebate, up to a Maximum of $30,000 per Building, for Handicapped Accessible Improvements to buildings located within a Targeted Area of the Central Business District. This program is designed to assist Building Owners comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Requirements.
NOTE: Both the Aforementioned Programs require the Execution of a (5) year Anti-Speculation & Maintenance Agreement which encourages proper Building Maintenance & Discourages the Sale of the Improved Property under the Penalty of Repayment of the Funds used to Improve the Property
Technical Assistance Grant Program:
The Technical Assistance Grant Program is offered in conjunction with the Downtown Jamestown Greenlining Façade Rebate Program and is a Discretionary Fund designed to assist Building Owners with Technical Assistance by a Qualified Architect for Building Improvement Initiatives.
For Further Information on any CDBG Funded Grant Programs, Please Contact:
Crystal Surdyk – Director of Development
Stephanie Wright – Economic Development Coordinator
Municipal Building
200 East Third Street – 4th Floor
Jamestown, NY 14701
Phone: (716) 483-7541
Fax: (716) 483-7772
Email: dod@jamestownny.gov