Community Development Forum

Development Forum: How to Secure Grants from $15,000 to $100,000+

A practical, no-nonsense forum that teaches new developers, nonprofits, small landlords, property owners and community groups how to actually access grant money—not just hear about it.

Tuesday, January 28, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM (EST) Merriweather Library, 1324 Jefferson ave, Buffalo NY 14208.

Event Description:

Interested in community development, real estate, or revitalizing property in your neighborhood?

Join us for a Community Development Forum focused on practical tools, funding sources, and development pathways for small and medium-scale projects. This session is designed to demystify development and connect community members with real opportunities.

Whether you’re just getting started or already active in development, this forum will provide valuable insight, resources, and networking.

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Who Should Attend:

✔ Aspiring & New Developers ✔ Contractors ✔ Mosques, Churches, Religious groups ✔ Property Owners

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Speakers & Topics We’ll Cover

✔ Mike Puma Preservation Studios, Bernice Radle Preservation Buffalo Niagara -Historic Tax Credits

✔ Brandi Barrett, Jerrica DeLaney, Broadway Fillmore NHS,- Vacant Rental Improvement Program before & afters of our Commercial District and CBREDT projects.

✔Paul Perez, Buffalo Urban League , Home Repair Grants Back Rent Grant for people with Medicaid

✔ Small-Scale Grants for Homeowners & Landlords ✔ Lead Grants

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Why Attend

• It’s free to attend and you could get some free $$ for your project!

• Discover grants and financing options you may qualify for

• Learn how development really works at the local level

• Connect with others doing community-focused development

Equal Housing Opportunity !

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