Current Opportunities

The Rochester Downtown Development Corporation (RDDC), on behalf of the Partnership for Downtown Rochester, invites downtown businesses to apply for one-time grants to assist with public-facing seasonal décor visible from the exterior of their storefront. Funds awarded will be available on a reimbursable basis only* for the purchase or installation of seasonal décor. Eligible applicants may receive up to $1,000, depending on availability and review. Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received. *Applicable Receipts are required for reimbursement.

Application Information

Use of Funds

Awarded funds to approved applicants will only be available on a reimbursable basis up to $1,000 for seasonal décor items, including but not limited to:

  • Lights

  • Garland

  • Seasonal Signage

  • Outdoor Seating

  • Paint

  • Trees

  • Fabric

  • Wreaths

 Key Dates

  • November 3: Application posted

  • November 17: Application deadline

  • Week of December 11th: Approval Notice

  • **Upon Approval, applicable receipts and reimbursement invoice must be submitted to RDDC by December 24th

Eligibility

  • Must be retail, food/bev, service business, or nonprofit located at the ground-floor level with street frontage within the downtown core of Rochester.* (*.70 Miles from the intersection of East Broad St. & South Ave.)

  • Cannot be a national chain (operates more than 10 locations outside of the Rochester region).

  • Must be open for business at time of application.

  • Must submit all required documentation as listed in the application requirements section below by November 17, 2023.

  • Funding is limited. Applications will be reviewed in the order that they are received.

Application Requirements

Businesses wishing to apply for funds must submit all materials below by the application deadline of November 17, 2023. You can fill out the application here: https://forms.gle/DVeUYpBeFDFiWKXS9

  • Business Information

  • Applicant business’s W-9

  • Picture(s) of where décor is proposed

  • Budget and list of seasonal décor items proposed

  • Proposed timeline for installation, setup, and take down

Application: https://forms.gle/DVeUYpBeFDFiWKXS9

For questions, please contact RDDC at rddc@rddc.org