Neighborhood Brick-and-Mortar Small Business Fund
This application is used to collect information necessary to determine applicant eligibility and to evaluate proposed projects for grant funding. Applicants should review all program guidelines carefully before applying.
Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. Applications that meet eligibility requirements will be reviewed and evaluated based on established program criteria.
Applicants are encouraged to review the Required Documents section in advance and ensure that all required materials are available before submission. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Questions or Technical Assistance
Applicants with questions regarding the application process or program requirements may contact:
Davis Craig
Director of Economic Empowerment
Email: davis@connectedcommunitiesroc.org
Phone: 585-488-8197
To be eligible, applicants must meet the following requirements. Please check all that apply:*
Corridor and Customer Impact
Project Readiness and Timeline
Confirmation of landlord approval status (obtained or in progress)*
Budget and Funding Request
Business Engagement
Applicants must confirm willingness to participate in at least one Founders Table or similar engagement opportunity.
Please select the option that reflects your will:*
Required Documents
Applicants must be able to submit all required documentation as outlined below. Applicants selected for a conditional award must submit all post-award documentation within thirty (30) calendar days of notification.
This grant is intended to support activities aligned with the funder’s mission and values and does not fund businesses operating in industries such as alcohol, tobacco, gambling, or adult entertainment.
Applicants must submit the following documents as part of their application:
Copy of business permit
Copy of formation documents or organizational paperwork (DBA, LLC, Partnership Agreement, etc.)
If leasing, current lease documentation
Applicants selected for a conditional award must submit the following documents within thirty (30) calendar days of notification and prior to the release of grant funds:
Current Workers’ Compensation Certificate or approved NY State Workers’ Compensation and/or Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefit Insurance Coverage Waiver (Form CE-200)
Current Disability Insurance Certification or approved NY State Workers’ Compensation and/or Disability and Paid Family Leave Benefit Insurance Coverage Waiver (Form CE-200)
General Liability Insurance certificate of at least $1,000,000
Proof that rent, lease, or mortgage payments are current
If leasing, written landlord approval for any permanent or structural improvements
Before photographs documenting existing conditions of the areas to be improved, to be submitted prior to the start of funded work
Failure to submit required documentation within the specified timeframe may result in forfeiture of the award. Extensions may be granted at the discretion of the administering organization.
