Site Readiness Program

STATUS: OPEN

The Deadline for Application Submission is Friday, May 29, 2026, at 5:00pm.

Priority will be given to projects that can be completed within 18 months.

The Site Readiness Program offers flexible funding to support cities, towns and developers in tackling site-specific challenges and advancing local development goals.

Site Specific Improvements

Site specific planning and pre-development activities including property surveys, master planning, engineering surveys, or environmental studies
Site specific project improvements including activities that will support planned or future build out of significant sites including infrastructure improvements, land assembly activities, site clearing or demolition, and building improvements"

Municipal Assistance (municipalities only)

Assistance with writing zoning ordinances, updating comprehensive plan, or similar
Strategic planning effort support, including matching funds or support for federal grants
Marketing support that will lead to the development or redevelopment of significant sites in a municipality

Please direct any questions regarding the Application process or program offerings to Richard DelFino III at Richard.DelFino@commerceri.com.

Site Readiness Program

Site Specific Improvements

Municipal Assistance (municipalities only)

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