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New York Main Street Program

New York State Homes and Community Renewal

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

The New York Main Street Program provides grants to revitalize historic downtowns, mixed-use neighborhood commercial districts, and village centers by improving building facades, signage, and upper-story residential uses.

Grant Summary

New York Main Street Program is a New York State Homes and Community Renewal grant providing $125K to $500K for nonprofit, municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

community_developmenthousingeconomic development

Eligibility

nonprofitmunicipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

$125K$500K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Medium
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for New York Main Street Program from New York State Homes and Community Renewal, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to New York State Homes and Community Renewal before the deadline.
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New York Main Street Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the New York Main Street Program?

New York Main Street Program is offered by New York State Homes and Community Renewal and is generally open to nonprofit, municipality. It is available in NY. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the New York Main Street Program provide?

New York Main Street Program provides between $125K and $500K per award from New York State Homes and Community Renewal. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the New York Main Street Program deadline?

New York Main Street Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, New York State Homes and Community Renewal, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the New York Main Street Program?

To apply for New York Main Street Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal.

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