Objective
Harlem CDC’s Community and Economic Revitalization Support Program (CERSP) provides financial assistance for initiatives and events that advance HCDC’s mission.
CERSP Grant Program
Overview
The Community and Economic Revitalization Support Program (CERSP) provides financial assistance in the form of grants for initiatives and events that advance HCDC’s mission.
Funding for CERSP is provided through annual contributions from Columbia University pursuant to a Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions which Columbia executed in connection with Empire State Development’s Columbia University Educational Mixed-Use Development Land Use Improvement and Civic Project. HCDC’s departments of Business Services and Community Development are responsible for the review and processing of applications received for funding requests.
Eligibility
Eligible activities include event sponsorship and support for projects and community initiatives that are located within Upper Manhattan or demonstrate a measurable benefit to Upper Manhattan residents, businesses and/or community-based groups, organizations or institutions. Please see program guidelines for more information.
Application Deadline:
Applications must be submitted by 10/31/2024. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.