Launch of the Community Loan Fund’s New York Main Street Grant Program
Members of the community are invited to attend the launch of the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region’s $394,000 New York Main Street Program, a Homes and Community Renewal investment that will support commercial revitalization and small business growth in Albany’s South End.
The event will also mark the official opening of the grant application period for eligible property owners and businesses seeking funding for commercial building improvements.
The event will be hosted at the Capital Region Community Investment Trust (CIT), a Community Loan Fund initiative dedicated to expanding community ownership and neighborhood wealth-building.
WHEN:
Monday, July 6, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Monday, July 6, 2026
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
WHERE:
Capital Region Community Investment Trust
153 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12202
Capital Region Community Investment Trust
153 South Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12202
WHY:
The New York Main Street Program will provide funding for commercial building rehabilitation and storefront improvements along South Pearl Street, Madison Avenue, and Grand Street. The program is designed to reduce blight, improve the appearance and functionality of commercial properties, support Main Street businesses, and strengthen the neighborhood economy.
The New York Main Street Program will provide funding for commercial building rehabilitation and storefront improvements along South Pearl Street, Madison Avenue, and Grand Street. The program is designed to reduce blight, improve the appearance and functionality of commercial properties, support Main Street businesses, and strengthen the neighborhood economy.
The event will include remarks from community leaders, an overview of the grant program and application process, and opportunities for interviews with project partners, property owners, and local business leader
