Connecticut State Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development

Community Development

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  • Harbor Point - Stamford

    This is a $2,717,000 brownfields grant to the City of New Britain to fund the abatement and demolition of the former Police Station building located at 125 Columbus Boulevard

  • 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.

  • Environmental Compliance

    Find resources and documents to assist in compliance with the Connecticut Environmental Policy Act (CEPA).

  • Contract and Project Assistance

    Access engineering and construction support services for programs administered by the Office of Capital Projects and other DECD offices.

  • OBRD Funding Process

    Find links to presentations from the 2016 Brownfield Client Workshop.

  • Downtown Revitalization

    Find out about programs and services available to assist in the revitalizations of Connecticut’s vital downtown business districts.

  • Dry Cleaning Remediation Fund

    Find out about grants available to address the unique concerns regarding pollution by dry cleaning establishments.

  • Tax Increment Financing

    Learn more about this program offering financing to fund Brownfield redevelopment projects through future property taxes.

  • Urban Act Grant Program (OPM)

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

  • Municipal Development

    Find programs to assist in building strong town centers, revitalizing downtowns, providing infrastructure, and strengthening communities.

  • An Overview on the Opportunity Zone Program

    Find incentives for eligible businesses to relocate and/or expand projects within a designated distressed community.

  • 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.

  • Transit-Oriented Development Fund

    Learn more about these competitive grant programs that provide funding for municipalities and regional councils of government.

  • Remediation Programs

    Find options and resources related to the remediation of polluted properties.

  • 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.