# New York Opens $200M Downtown Grant Round

New York State has opened a combined $200 million funding round for Round 10 of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative and Round 5 of NY Forward, supporting community-led downtown revitalization and economic development. Eligible cities, towns, and villages must hold Pro-Housing Community certification. Applications are due through the Consolidated Funding Application Portal by January 8, 2027, at 4 p.m.; New York City communities must submit to their Borough President’s office by December 30, 2026. The state has scheduled an informational webinar for November 5, 2026.

- Municipal applicants should confirm Pro-Housing Community eligibility and prepare submissions against the applicable deadline; New York City communities have an earlier local submission date.
- The combined funding creates potential follow-on work for firms supporting community planning and downtown project development, but the announcement does not specify project-level awards or procurement schedules.
- The webinar is scheduled for November 5, 2026, and the Consolidated Funding Application Portal is the application route for eligible communities outside the New York City submission process.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- New York State (NYS)
- New York State Department of State (DOS)
- Empire State Development (ESD)

### Key Quotes
> By pairing State investment with community-driven planning, these state sponsored initiatives support projects that reflect local priorities, bring new life to downtowns and create opportunities for residents and businesses.
> — Walter T. Mosley, New York Secretary of State

### Sources
- [La Gobernadora Hochul Anuncia la Disponibilidad de 200 Millones de Dólares en Fondos para la Iniciativa de Revitalización del Centro Urbano y el Programa NY Forward | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/la-gobernadora-hochul-anuncia-la-disponibilidad-de-200-millones-de-dolares-en-fondos-para-la) - NY
- [Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://dos.ny.gov/governor-hochul-announces-200-million-funding-available-downtown-revitalization-initiative-and-ny-1) - NY
- [Governor Hochul Announces $200 Million in Funding Available for Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Programs | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-200-million-funding-available-downtown-revitalization-initiative-2) - NY