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Grants Available to Support Economic Growth in North Sacramento

Jan 28, 2025 06:05PM ● By City of Sacramento News Release

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The City of Sacramento is now accepting applications from eligible businesses and property owners in North Sacramento’s key commercial corridors to receive up to $240,000 in funding for tenant improvements, equipment purchases and business consulting.

Led by the City Council District 2 Office and managed by the Office of Innovation and Economic Development, the North Sacramento Business Investment Program was created to help the North Sacramento small business and real estate community recover from the negative economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The North Sacramento Business Investment Program represents a significant step toward revitalizing our community and supporting local businesses that are the backbone of our economy,” said Councilmember Roger Dickinson, who represents the district. “This initiative will help create opportunities for growth, foster innovation, and bring renewed vibrancy to our commercial corridors, ensuring that North Sacramento continues to thrive.”

Divided into three tiers to address different needs, the North Sacramento Business Investment Program includes: 

Storefront Retailer Improvements

This grant supports for-profit businesses with street-front retail locations on Del Paso Boulevard between Lampasas Avenue/Evergreen Street and Highway 160. Eligible businesses can apply for grants ranging from $100,000 to $240,000 for tenant improvements and equipment purchases or repairs to stabilize and grow operations. Recipients are also required to complete at least five hours of complimentary business technical assistance.

Storefront Retailer Equipment Assistance

This grant supports for-profit businesses operating commercially zoned, storefront retail locations within District 2. Eligible businesses can apply for grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 for equipment purchases or repairs to scale operations or create new revenue streams. Recipients are also required to complete at least five hours of complimentary business technical assistance.

Restoration of Vacant Buildings for Tenancy

This funding supports property owners of commercially zoned, vacant buildings or parcels with street frontage on Del Paso Boulevard between Lampasas Avenue/Evergreen Street and Highway 160. Eligible applicants can receive forgivable loans ranging from $100,000 to $240,000 for tenant improvements and equipment purchases to prepare spaces for occupancy. Properties must secure a tenant operating a retail storefront within one year of completed improvements.

Approximately $1.6 million is available from a $5 million Federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) allocation set aside for the “North Sacramento Economic Recovery Plan,” which was approved as part of the City Council’s ARP spending framework. 

A virtual information session will be held on Jan. 16, from 10 to 11 a.m. via Zoom. Register at https://cityofsacramento-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UyQHAQxvT4CTuuNuBfrC1g#/registration.

Those interested can find eligibility requirements and apply by visiting the City’s website.

The deadline to submit questions in writing to [email protected] is 4 p.m. on Feb. 15.

Applications are due by 4 p.m. on Feb. 28. 

Investments in North Sacramento 

This initiative builds upon other ARPA investments in North Sacramento, such as the Façade and Property Improvement Program, investing nearly $1 million into beautifying North Sacramento storefronts. Other ARPA investments include over $2.3 million in grants and loans to various District 2 community-based organizations.

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