Community Development

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  • Latest Funding Round Announcements

    Find the latest round of funding announcements here.

  • Brownfield Municipal Grant Program

    Find eligibility, usage guidelines and information on how to apply for a Brownfield Municipal Grant.

  • Strategic Planning Assistance

    Find support and services to assist with community development projects and planning.

  • Help Working with Other Agencies

    Access a list of resources in state, regional and federal offices across Connecticut.

  • 470 James Street - New Haven

    Adaptively reusing the former CT Transit site at 470 James Street into a unique tech-campus, complete with incubator and coworking space.

  • Flood Management

    Access information on Connecticut’s floodplain as well as certification application and permit guidelines.

  • Community Development Corporation (CDC) Certification Process

    Per Public Act 24-151, Sections 118-121, Community Development Corporations (CDCs) must be certified by the Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) to be eligible for grants from the Community Investment Fund 2030 or other discretionary funds as they become available.

  • Capewell Lofts - Hartford

    State loans funds have been utilized in the remediation of the Capewell Lofts located in the former Capewell Horsenail Factory site located at 70 Popieluszko Court, Hartford.

  • Cherry Street Lofts - Bridgeport

    State brownfield loan funds were used for predevelopment site work related to the removal of hazardous conditions including remediation, abatement and demolition.

  • Colt Gateway Redevelopment Project - Hartford

    The Colt Gateway Community offers a mix of office, commercial and residential space at the historic Colt Factory on the banks of Connecticut River.

  • Two Roads Brewery - Stratford

    The remediated property provides nearly 100,000 square feet of space within 4 buildings that are now used for brewing and tasting room operations, as well as storage and administrative office space.

  • Hartford Hospital CESI - Hartford

    The new building has provided the CESI program with an additional 30,000 square feet of space for simulation areas, electronic training facilities, and research laboratories.

  • Permit Ombudsman

    Find assistance, coordination and additional help with expediting permits and approvals.

  • Innovation Clusters

    The Innovation Clusters Program offers up to $100 million over 5 years to support projects that contribute to the ongoing development of Connecticut’s key innovative industries, such as biotechnology, financial technology, insurance technology, and advanced manufacturing.

  • Urban Act Grant Program (OPM)

    Learn about these grants open to economically distressed municipalities, public investment communities and urban centers.