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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.