The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is offering Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grants that could benefit neighborhoods north of Belknap Street if successful.
City leaders and economists weigh in as plans for the proposed entertainment district are yet to be determined and a Tax Increment Financing funding mechanism remains to be approved.
New infusion of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding will allow for three more rounds of the popular city program which awards mini grants of $500 to $15,000.