Seven city entities have been awarded grants totaling $3.46 million under an economic development grant program from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
The money is part of the state’s Community One Stop for Growth program, “a single application portal that provides a streamlined, collaborative review process of 12 state grant programs that fund economic development projects related to community capacity building, planning and zoning, site preparation, building construction and infrastructure.” 337 local projects were funded state-wide in 169 communities.
The City of Fall River will receive the largest share of the funds, $2 million, to help fund the Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Improvements project. Upgrades will include the construction of a stormwater conveyance system; underground storage chambers; landscaping; and ornamental highway lighting.
Grants were also awarded to:
- Narrows Center for the Arts ($50,000) for a new HVAC system, refurbishing of the mill floors, lighting, electrical, and a new utility sink area.
- Shane Landing, LLC (2 awards totaling $350,000) in support of a feasibility study for the property for the creation of a fiber arts maker space within the premises and structural windows, doors, entrances and masonry of this historic building, which is being converted to a shared workspace and public cafeteria.
- SouthCoast Open Air Market ($15,000) funds will be used to conduct a feasibility study for the maker space.
- Groundwork Creative Space, LLC ($45,000) supports the purchase and installation of furniture and equipment necessary to operate at the new co-working space.
- Sanford Spinning Mills, LLC ($900,000) Funds will be used for the predevelopment phase of this project including gutting and cleaning of buildings and architectural and engineering for a building permit.
- Bristol County Chamber Foundation ($100,000) funds will be used to secure critical support staff to maintain and grow existing functions for Viva Fall River (VFR).
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