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Denver Office of Economic Development (OED) is seeking proposals for its Public Facilities and Improvements Program and Neighborhood Improvement Program.
The Public Facilities and Improvements Program provides performance-based loans to nonprofit agencies providing a public service to Denver residents. A public facility may be owned an operated by a nonprofit such as a senior center or neighborhood center as long as it is open to the general public. Funds must be used for improvements to the agency's building premises or can be used for acquisition.
The program has helped nonprofit agencies replace or refurbish lobbies, offices and kitchens; improve exteriors; and install handicapped-accessible restrooms, ramps, entrances or other improvements. Funds cannot be used to operate or maintain public facilities/improvements, and deferred maintenance project requests such as roof replacement are ineligible.
OED is accepting applications from organizations that provide services to Denver residents in the following areas:
- Youth or children's programming
- Homeless or at-risk populations
- Health food access
The Neighborhood Improvement Program funds improvements that will beautify and enhance the safety of the neighborhood and community at large. The program's goal is to leverage resources to address neighborhood issues such as block beautification, parks and playgrounds, community centers and the elimination of blighting conditions. Public improvements include streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds and aesthetic amenities on public property.
The deadline for applications is Mar. 17.
Contact Confluence Denver Development News Editor Margaret Jackson with tips and leads for future stories at margaret@confluence-denver.com.
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