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Lewis County Planning and Community Development
Launches $125,000 NYF Downtown Lyons Falls Small Project Fund
Published: April 19, 2025 at
04:00 p.m.
By: Press Release from Lewis County Planning and
Community Development
Lewis County Planning and Community Development
Launches $125,000 NYF Downtown Lyons Falls Small Project Fund
 LOWVILLE, NY – Lewis County
Planning and Community Development (LCPCD) announces the launch of the
Downtown Lyons Falls Small Project Fund, a $125,000 grant funding program
made possible through the New York Forward (NYF) initiative. The Fund
provides matching grant awards to support transformative building
improvements within Downtown Lyons Falls, limited to the NYF target area.
Lyons Falls Mayor
Donna Dolhof shared her enthusiasm, saying,
“We’re overjoyed to unveil this incredible opportunity for Lyons Falls! The
possibilities for transformation are limitless, and we’re excited to
witness the remarkable positive effects these projects will bring to our
village and the entire community.”
Eligible
applicants include commercial property owners, business owners, not for profit organizations, and entrepreneurs with
properties within the downtown target area. The program is designed to
catalyze visible improvements, strengthen the downtown economy and bring
long-term sustainability to the Village of Lyons Falls’ historic productive
core.
Types of Eligible
Projects Include:
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Building Renovations: Facade
improvements, new storefronts, interior commercial space upgrades, roofing,
electrical, plumbing, heating and cooling systems, accessibility upgrades,
and more.
·
Upper-Floor Residential Renovations: Creating or
improving apartments in commercial buildings.
·
Business Equipment: Purchase of
permanent machinery and equipment essential for business operations (e.g.,
ovens for a bakery, specialized equipment for a manufacturer).
·
Minor Exterior Enhancements: Signage, awnings,
and painting projects to improve visual appeal.
Informational
Session and Support:
A Public
Informational Session, with Drop-In Q & A, will take place at the Lyons
Falls Library on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 from
3:30 PM - 7 PM.
One-on-one
application guidance appointments can be reserved with Megan Krokowski at megankrokowski@lewiscounty.ny.gov
or 315-376-5423. Applicants must bring a draft application for review and
discussion.
Program Timeline:
Program Opens: April 17, 2025
Public Info Session: April 30, 2025
Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Review with HCR: June 13, 2025
Awards Announced: August 18, 2025
Lewis County
Planning and Community Development is thrilled to
spearhead this transformative initiative, focused on driving business
growth and retention, increasing local spending, cultivating community
pride, and revitalizing Downtown Lyons Falls. This effort seeks to ignite
development, enhance resilience, and pave the way for a vibrant and
prosperous future for our community.
To learn more
about the Downtown Lyons Falls Small Project Fund, required forms, or to
submit an online application, visit the Lewis County Planning &
Community Development Website at: https://lewiscountyny.gov/departments/downtown-lyons-falls-small-project-fund/
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