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Additional SBS programs and funding opportunities

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Khan discusses additional SBS programs and funding opportunities that support cultural assets, revitalize commercial corridors, and develop neighborhood leadership. He highlights ongoing grant applications and leadership training programs.

FY25 allocation of $7.3 million in funding for cultural assets and commercial corridor revitalization
Building Creative Capacity grant in partnership with Van Alen Institute, with a November 15th application deadline
Neighborhood Leadership Program managed by Coro New York, focusing on management strategies for emerging leaders
274 leaders trained since 2015, with recent expansion to include staff from cultural organizations

Haris Khan

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As you can tell from some of these examples, our 70 our FY 25 allocation of 7,300,000 in safe funding provides critical support for cultural assets and revitalizes our commercial corridors.

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While most of our grant applications for this fiscal year have closed, our building creative capacity grant in partnership with the Van Allen Institute has a deadline of November 15th, We encourage members of the committee to encourage nonprofits in your districts to apply.

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Lastly, our programming goes beyond the public realm itself and supports small community leaders as well.

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SBS's neighborhood leadership program managed by Coro, New York teaches management strategies to emerging leaders.

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The program focuses on how neighborhood leaders can support small businesses and strengthen commercial districts through a cohort model.

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Since 2015, SBS has trained 274 leaders and in the past 2 years expanded eligibility intentionally to include staff from cultural organizations.

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