New York Main Street:
Livingston County Economic Development assists communities in applying to the New York Main Street (NYMS) Program and has successfully completed 15 projects to date. These successful projects have stimulated renewed private investment in our central business districts. NYMS provides matching grants to help revitalize historic downtowns through architectural planning, targeted building improvements such as façade renovations, interior commercial or residential building upgrades, and streetscape enhancements.
Livingston County Awarded $500,000 for Continued Revitalization of Dansville
In December 2021, New York State announced that an additional $196 million has been awarded to support 488 projects across New York State from state agency programs that participated in Round XI of the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. These awards include $500,000 for the Village of Dansville from the Office of Homes & Community Renewal’s New York Main Street Program.
The Livingston County Development Corporation will use the $500,000 in New York Main Street funds to assist with the rehabilitation of several buildings in downtown Dansville. Renovations will include facade restorations which will further a cohesive design plan for downtown Dansville. Additional improvements will be made to interior commercial and residential units – some of which are to be newly created - resulting in currently vacant space being returned to a usable state, an increase in available affordable housing options, the creation and expansion of business, and therefore, the addition of jobs in Dansville's central business district.
Livingston County Economic Development was recently awarded a New York Main Street Grant to support transformative commercial and residential development projects within a targeted and defined downtown area in Dansville.
The New York Main Street program can fund up to 75% of:
Façade restorations that further a cohesive design plan for downtown Dansville
Interior renovations that result in currently vacant space being returned to a usable state
Ground floor renovations that will lead to the creation and expansion of business
Upper story renovations that will significantly improve or create new residential units, increasing available affordable housing options in the downtown
All projects must adhere to the Livingston County Design Guidelines that have been developed and adopted for the central business district.
Applications are now closed for the Dansville New York Street Program.
Applicants must watch the informational presentation below prior to applying. Email us at info@growlivco.com with any questions or concerns.