1 Del. Admin. Code § 479-6.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 5, November 1, 2024

Section 479-6.0 - Grants

6.1 Applicants. Any natural person, community organization or neighborhood association, not-for-profit, for profit, or governmental entity (or subdivision thereof) are eligible to apply for Grant funding.

6.2 Eligible Projects. Monies from the Fund shall support neighborhood revitalization programs, including Grants to Applicants for community development, public protection, urban beautification, or any other purposes that have the effect of reducing crime or otherwise strengthening neighborhoods within the State of Delaware. Examples of Projects that may be eligible for Grant funding include, but are not limited to:

6.2.1 Planning activities, as set forth in subsection 6.3;

6.2.2 Pilot nuisance/law enforcement programs, including without limitation pilot initiatives relating to liquor stores in or adjacent to DDDs or areas that are the focus of the DOJ Building Blocks Initiative;

6.2.3 Neighborhood crime detection cameras and associated software and hardware;

6.2.4 Neighborhood lighting and/or streetscape improvements;

6.2.5 Neighborhood beautification programs;

6.2.6 Urban gardens or other projects that create, expand, or renovate urban parks or streetscapes.

6.2.7 Playground equipment, recreational equipment or other materials that enhance communities and serve to reduce crime.

6.2.8 Other Projects designed to reduce crime or revitalize neighborhoods that are sustainable without future grants from the Fund.

6.3 Initial Allocation Set-Aside for Planning Activities.

6.3.1 Of the Initial Allocation, up to $350,000 shall be allocated to support or reimburse local governments for the development of neighborhood-specific or city-wide strategic plans, comprehensive plans, or other plans focused on economic development, crime reduction, residential development or other similar revitalization efforts.

6.3.2 Of such funds, priority shall be given to requests by cities, towns, and unincorporated areas for reimbursement of the costs of generating applications for DDD designation. Effective June 15, 2015, any unused balance of the foregoing allocation shall be available for any qualified project as determined by the Board.

1 Del. Admin. Code § 479-6.0

18 DE Reg. 464 (12/1/2014) (Final)