Department of Housing and Urban Development

Description

1. Purpose of the Program. The purpose of the HOPE VI Main Street Program is to provide grants to small communities to assist in the renovation of an historic or traditional central business district or “Main Street” area by replacing unused commercial space in buildings with affordable housing units. 2. Program Objectives. The objectives of the program are to: Redevelop Main Street areas; Preserve Historic or traditional central business district or Main Street area properties by replacing unused commercial space in buildings with affordable housing units; Enhance economic development efforts in Main Street areas; and Provide affordable housing in Main Street areas.

Who can apply

• County governments
• City or township governments
• Special district governments

Contact

Lawrence Gnessin<br/>Lawrence.Gnessin@hud.gov<br/>
Lawrence.Gnessin@hud.gov