Applications Now Open for Programs Supporting Greater Hill District Residents

The Greater Hill District Neighborhood Reinvestment Fund (GHDNRF) Advisory Board and the URA announced today the opening of an application round for three new grant programs focused on development, workforce development, and children, youth and education initiatives, promising nearly $1.3 million in targeted investment in the Greater Hill District.

The GHDNRF is a community-driven fund designed to ensure that redevelopment of the Lower Hill contributes to the revitalization and equitable growth of the entire Greater Hill District and its residents. The fund directs diverted future tax revenues generated by development on the Lower Hill site toward development projects and community needs that align with the Greater Hill District Master Plan and the Community Collaboration and Implementation Plan.

Available Grant Programs

The URA, on behalf of the GHDNRF, is accepting applications for:

• Development Initiatives Program – Provides "last-in" grants of up to $250,000 to support new construction or rehabilitation of commercial, mixed-use or housing development projects. Minority-owned entities based in the Greater Hill District are encouraged to apply. $930,000 in total funding is available for this application round.
  
  
• Workforce Development Initiatives Program – Provides grants of up to $30,000 to support initiatives that prepare individuals for sustainable employment through training, education, and job placement services. $120,000 in total funding is available.
  
  
• Children, Youth, and Education Initiatives Program – Provides grants of up to $25,000 to support community-based organizations providing educational activities and experiences related to: STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), the arts (dance, music, visual arts etc.), athletics, cultural awareness, and the improvement of educational outcomes. $240,000 in total funding is available.

Applications are open through April 30, 2026, or until funding is fully awarded, whichever comes first.

What you need to know:

• All granted funds must directly benefit residents of the Greater Hill District.
  
  
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the funding is allocated.
  
  
• Funding decisions will consider project readiness, alignment with community priorities and demonstrated impact.
  
  
• Required documentation may include budgets, work plans, proof of eligibility or letters of support.  
  
  

Learn more about the programs, eligibility criteria and how to apply at ura.org/pages/greater-hill-district-neighborhood-reinvestment-fund-initiatives.