Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 3, September 1, 2024
6.1 Applicants. Any
natural person, community organization or neighborhood association,
not-for-profit, for profit, or governmental entity (or subdivision thereof) are
eligible to apply for Grant funding.
6.2 Eligible Projects. Monies from the Fund
shall support neighborhood revitalization programs, including Grants to
Applicants for community development, public protection, urban beautification,
or any other purposes that have the effect of reducing crime or otherwise
strengthening neighborhoods within the State of Delaware. Examples of Projects
that may be eligible for Grant funding include, but are not limited to:
6.2.1 Planning activities, as set forth in
subsection 6.3;
6.2.2 Pilot
nuisance/law enforcement programs, including without limitation pilot
initiatives relating to liquor stores in or adjacent to DDDs or areas that are
the focus of the DOJ Building Blocks Initiative;
6.2.3 Neighborhood crime detection cameras
and associated software and hardware;
6.2.4 Neighborhood lighting and/or
streetscape improvements;
6.2.5
Neighborhood beautification programs;
6.2.6 Urban gardens or other projects that
create, expand, or renovate urban parks or streetscapes.
6.2.7 Playground equipment, recreational
equipment or other materials that enhance communities and serve to reduce
crime.
6.2.8 Other Projects designed
to reduce crime or revitalize neighborhoods that are sustainable without future
grants from the Fund.
6.3
Initial Allocation Set-Aside for Planning Activities.
6.3.1 Of the Initial Allocation, up to
$350,000 shall be allocated to support or reimburse local governments for the
development of neighborhood-specific or city-wide strategic plans,
comprehensive plans, or other plans focused on economic development, crime
reduction, residential development or other similar revitalization
efforts.
6.3.2 Of such funds,
priority shall be given to requests by cities, towns, and unincorporated areas
for reimbursement of the costs of generating applications for DDD designation.
Effective June 15, 2015, any unused balance of the foregoing allocation shall
be available for any qualified project as determined by the
Board.
