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Critical Improvements Grant Program
In anticipation of new construction and development in downtown Dover, it is vital to bring current commercial building stock up to today’s standards, and to occupy these buildings with appropriate and sustainable businesses.
To address this need, in July 2022, the Downtown Dover Partnership (DDP) was awarded funds from the Delaware Community Reinvestment Fund and, coupled with DDP and property owner funding, now offers special program of “limited time only” financial incentives for improvements to properties in the downtown Dover central business district, with a priority on addressing critical life-safety and ADA compliance improvements, preparing for commercial kitchens, and ensuring that properties become leased as a result of improvements made. In December 2023, a second round of applications opened to fund additional projects.
Current Cycle
$25 million 'jumpstart' to downtown Dover revitalization for partments, shops, parking - 2/2/24
Downtown Dover Property Improvements Sought, Press Release - 2/1/24
Previous Cycle
Downtown Dover Partnership finds funding to help 10 properties - 5/30/23
Dover to See $5.7M in Building Improvements - 5/22/23 | Alt. Download
Click here to read the press release - 11/9/22
The grant application review process is underway for the current cycle.
12/13/23 - Critical Improvements Information Session
- Note: Information provided in the application instructions and actual application is more current than materials/information provided in the Information Session.
- Click here to view the presentation.
- Click here to view the recording of the meeting
- Click here to view the Q&A responses from after the meeting.
Questions about the Pre-Application process may be directed to DoverImprovements@gmail.com or by calling the Downtown Dover Partnership at (302) 678-2940.
