COMMUNITY LEGACY (CL) provides local governments and community development organizations with funding for essential projects aimed at strengthening communities through activities such as business retention and attraction, encouraging homeownership and commercial revitalization.
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Community Legacy funding has been the
cornerstone of the Ocean City Development
Corporation’s efforts to revitalize the historic
downtown by combining façade & streetscape
improvements with strategic land acquisition.
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As a result of the Sustainable Communities Act of 2010. Community Legacy Areas are now known as Sustainable Communities. Funding, in the form of grants and loans, is available for projects located in these Sustainable Communities, formerly known as Community Legacy Areas, and is meant to compliment and supplement other State funding programs.
WHO CAN APPLY
The following entities may apply for Community Legacy funding for projects located in Sustainable Communities:
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Local governments
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Community development organizations (for example: county councils, community
development corporations, main street organizations, downtown partnerships)
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Groups of local governments sharing a common purpose or goal
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ELIGIBLE PROJECTS
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Projects should capitalize on the strengths of a community and be part of a
larger revitalization strategy to revitalize a declining area. Projects/activities typically
include, but are not limited to:
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Mixed-use development consisting of residential, commercial and/or open space
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Business retention, expansion and attraction initiatives
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Streetscape improvements
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Increasing homeownership and home rehabilitation among residents
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Residential and commercial façade improvement programs
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Real estate acquisition, including land banking, and strategic demolition
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Establishing funds to provide loan guarantees and credit enhancement to
leverage other public or private financing
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| APPLICATION
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The FY 2012 Community Legacy Application Round is now open.
Community Legacy FY12 Application (PDF)
Community Legacy/Neighborhood Intervention FY12 Application (PDF)
In FY 2012, the Community Legacy (CL) Program has $4.25 million in Capital funds.
Mandatory Training: Community Legacy Application training is mandatory for those who have not previously applied electronically to the Community Legacy program. The Program requests that the individual responsible for completing/actually filling out the electronic application participate in one of these trainings. Anyone wishing to attend the training as a refresher is also welcome.
To register for Community Legacy Application Training, click here.
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The City of Cumberland has
consistently utilized Community Legacy
funds to create a dynamic and thriving central downtown business district.
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