The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is now accepting preliminary proposals for the Small Cities Development Program (SCDP) Unit. Submitting a proposal is the first stage in the grant application process, for eligible activities addressing community needs for owner-occupied housing rehabilitation, rental rehabilitation and/or commercial building rehabilitation or public facility improvements through SCDP.
Preliminary Proposals must be received by DEED on or before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2026.
The Small Cities Development Program Preliminary Proposals, Full Application, SCDP Application Training, and Q&A Office Hour Sessions will be posted to the Small Cities Development Program page. Please refer to the Apply and Webinar tabs.