Fresh Start Grants Program What you need to know.
The Fresh Start program provides a financial incentive to build commercial structures within the Pendleton Urban Renewal District.
Grants are reviewed by the PDC Advisory Committee on a quarterly basis. Applications are due by the first day of these months: January, April, July, October.
Demolition Grants are also available, if failed buildings need to be removed from the site.
Contact Pendleton Urban Renewal Director Charles Denight to learn more.
Pendleton Uraban Renewal District:
Fresh Start Grants Guidelines:
Who Is Eligible?
Anyone with plans to build a commercial building (including apartments) within the Urban Renewal District is eligible. You do not have to be a Pendleton resident.
How much support is available?
Building owners will receive up to $250,000 or up to 25% of design and construction costs. This does not include the cost of acquiring the property.
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Demolition Grants
Available to Fresh Start Grant recipients who need to demolish a failed building before beginning new construction.
Pendleton Urban Renewal District Map Pendleton Urban Renewal programs cover the downtown and riverfront areas.