~ Boston, MA- The City of Boston's Department of Neighborhood Development has announced their plans to request the release of federal funds for various programs aimed at improving the city's neighborhoods. These notices serve as a procedural requirement for the activities to be undertaken by the department.

On July 17, 2025, the Mayor's Office of Housing will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This request is made under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended.

The CDBG program will provide funding for three programs: ReStore Program (FY2026), Neighborhood Business Access Program (FY2026), and Partners with Non-Profits (FY2026). These programs aim to support businesses, create jobs for low-income individuals, and improve community facilities.

The ReStore Program, which will receive approximately $680,020 in federal funds, offers matching grants for exterior and facade improvements for businesses located in neighborhood commercial areas. It also includes a separate component that provides grants for signage and window graphics.

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The Neighborhood Business Access Program will receive approximately $800,000 in federal funds and offers loans and grants to for-profit businesses for larger scale economic development projects. These projects must either create or retain jobs for low-income individuals or provide necessary business services to low and moderate-income areas.

The Partners with Non-Profits Program will receive approximately $615,300 in federal funds and provides matching grants and emergency grants to community-based non-profit organizations for physical improvements to their facilities.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA), the City of Boston has determined that these projects will have no significant impact on the human environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Statement is not required at this time. However, as individual activities are identified, an environmental review will be conducted for floodplains, wetlands, site contamination, and historic resources.

The Environmental Review Record (ERR) containing additional project information will be made available for review electronically. Requests for access to the ERR can be submitted via email to erresponses@boston.gov.

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The City of Boston welcomes public comments on the ERR until July 16, 2025. These comments will be considered before the request for release of funds is authorized. Comments should specify which notice they are addressing and can be submitted via email to erresponses@boston.gov.

Mayor Michelle Wu has certified to HUD that she consents to accept the jurisdiction of Federal courts if any action is brought to enforce responsibilities related to the environmental review process. This certification satisfies HUD's responsibilities under NEPA and allows the City of Boston to use Program funds.

HUD will accept objections to its release of funds and the City of Boston's certification for a period of fifteen (15) days following the anticipated submission date or its actual receipt of the request (whichever is later). Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with required procedures and can be emailed to CPDRROFBOS@HUD.gov.

For more information on these programs or to verify the last day of the objection period, interested parties can contact HUD directly. The City of Boston remains committed to improving its neighborhoods and looks forward to utilizing these federal funds for community development projects.

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