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Grants & Community Assistance

The Planning & Community Development department administers a number of community development programs made possible through federal grants. Funding amounts and program types can vary from year to year.

Ohio Department of Development Brownfield Program:  54 West Lincoln Avenue Demolition Project

 The bidding documents for the 54 West Lincoln Avenue Demolition Project, 54 West Lincoln Avenue, Delaware, OH are below:

Section 0_Invitation to Bid

Section 01_Instructions to Bidders

Section 02_Bidding Forms

Section 03_Contract Forms & Conditions

Section 04_Prevailing Wage Rates

Section 05_Demolition Specifications

Downtown Facade Grant Improvement Program

The goal of the Downtown Facade Improvement Program is to help business owners invest in their properties, while improving the appearance and historic character of Downtown Delaware. Up to a 50-percent matching grant is available to Target Area business or building owners who construct eligible improvements to the facades of their buildings. The City will match dollar-for-dollar an owner’s investment in the appearance of their building’s storefront facade up to a maximum amount of $20,000.

What properties are eligible?
All commercially operated buildings within the designated downtown Target Area are eligible to apply to the Facade Improvement Program – including mixed use commercial and residential structures.

What improvements are eligible?
Facade improvements, lighting, siding, painting, fascia, windows, fire escapes, brick replacement/tuck pointing/stucco and masonry work, parapets and roofing, doors, other visible exterior building components.

What improvements are ineligible?
The Facade Improvement Program will not provide funds for interior improvements, operating funds, salaries, activities related to specific downtown promotional events, architectural design assistance, refinancing of existing debt, inventory costs, permit fees, legal fees, plumbing repair or improvements, HVAC repair or improvements, parking lot resurfacing, sidewalk improvements, awnings or signage.

How do I apply?
Only completed applications which include all required submittal documents and information will be accepted by the City of Delaware Planning and Community Development Department, City Hall Annex, 1 South Sandusky Street, Delaware 43015. Email for more details.

Timeline for Approval
Applications are accepted on a first-come-first-served basis as long as funds are available for the calendar year. This is a federally funded program. Most improvement applications can be processed within 90 days to allow construction to start quickly.

Public Hearings
Read the April 9 public hearing notice to learn more

Environmental Review Notice
The City of Delaware received approval from the State of Ohio for downtown grant funding for the 51 North Sandusky Street Roof Replacement project.  Before the funds can be accessed locally, the City must complete the required Environmental Review to obtain the State ‘Release of Funds’ officially authorizing the use of the grant funds on this specific project.
Read the May 17, 2022 public notice to learn more
View the Environmental Review here 

Fair Housing

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