COVID-19 Relief – Supporting Elm and Main (SEAM)

COVID-19 Relief – Supporting Elm and Main (SEAM) Guidelines Contact Us SEAM Approved Project Recipients Overview The COVID-19 Relief – Supporting Elm and Main (SEAM) program will provide financial assistance to the community revitalization organizations dedicated to community and economic development in older and historic downtowns, commercial districts, and neighborhoods according to the principles of the Elm Street and Main Street Approaches. The program, supported by Keystone Communities funding, is intended to assist Elm Street and Main Street organizations that have been economically impacted by COVID-19. Uses Eligible applicants may apply for operational support costs as outlined in the program guidelines. Eligibility Eligible applicants must employ a paid professional manager or coordinator responsible for the administration of the revitalization strategy/program. Designated Keystone Main Street, Keystone Elm Street, or Keystone Communities Organizations Organizations in designation status between March 1, 2020 through the application period and in good standing with designation requirements. 2020 Nationally Accredited Main Street Programs Organizations awarded the distinction of national accreditation by the National Main Street Center. Community development organizations Organization must be dedicated to community and economic development in older and historic downtowns, commercial districts, and neighborhoods following the principles of the Main Street and Elm Street Approaches as defined in the Keystone Communities Program Designations guidelines. Funding Maximum grant requests and awards: Designated Keystone Main Street, Keystone Elm Street, and Keystone Communities may request up to $50,000. All other applicants may request up to $50,000 or 50% of annual operating budget, whichever is less. Eligible expenses may not include costs paid for with other state or federal relief funding. How to Apply See program guidelines. Additional Information