Grant Opportunities

Part of PCD’s mission is to find and administer grant programs for residents and small businesses in our service area. Follow our social media to stay up to date on any future grant opportunities. In the meantime, check out the links below for loans, grants, advising, and other assistance that may fit your needs.

NY Forward Small Projects Fund

Owners of commercial and mixed-use property in the Village of Hamilton may be eligible for up to $100,000 for facade and interior improvements. Individual property owners and for-profit and non-profit entities are eligible to apply. Read the full RFP below to see the project area boundaries, eligible activities, and other grant requirements.

The PCD will hold two information sessions on August 14th at 3:00 p.m. and August 20th at 5:00 p.m. at The Hub (8 Lebanon St. in Hamilton). Virtual attendance will also be offered — e-mail lcaughlan@hamiltonpcd.org to receive a link. We will also be accepting questions by phone or e-mail until September 5th. Questions and answers will be posted here.

Applications are due on September 15th at 5:00 p.m.

Contact us:

jgavitt@hamiltonpcd.org
lcaughlan@hamiltonpcd.org
315-825-3537

This funding is made available through the New York State Housing Trust Fund Corporation under the New York Forward initiative.

Microenterprise Grant Program (currently closed)

Are you a small business owner interested in expanding? Are you an entrepreneur working on a new business? The PCD anticipates having grants between $5,000 and $35,000 for new and existing small businesses available later in 2025. Follow The Hub on social media to stay up to date on grant availability details.

Eligible businesses must:

  • be located in Madison County

  • have five or fewer employees including business owner(s)

  • complete an approved small business basics course if awarded

  • contribute at least 10% owner equity to their project

  • be able to fulfill all income and job creation requirements

All grant funds will be received on a reimbursement basis.

This program is made possible through NYS CDBG Microenterprise funding and is subject to certain income requirements. Below is a chart detailing the 2024-25 low-to-moderate income limits for Madison County. Applicants whose household income is above the threshold listed must create at least one full-time equivalent job made available to low-to-moderate income (LMI) individuals as part of their grant project. Applicants whose household income falls below the threshold do not have to complete this requirement.

Click the link below to fill out an application. Click the additional links for all required supplemental materials.

Questions? Contact Laura Caughlan at 315-825-3537 or lcaughlan@hamiltonpcd.org

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