ACTIVATE | INVEST | GROW
The Local Action Unlocking New Community Horizons (LAUNCH) Grant is a highly targeted capital grant program designed to activate property, businesses, and community spaces within designated Urban Renewal Areas (URA’s). The program funds visible, ready-to-go projects that accelerate reinvestment and support the success of current and future urban renewal strategies.
Full details, including eligibility requirements can be found below.
Completed applications must be received by 11:59pm MT on September 30, 2026. Applications will only be accepted through the link at the bottom of this page.
Project Requirements
- Projects must be located entirely within an existing URA, annual capacity restrictions also apply.
- Site control (ownership or lease).
- All required zoning approvals in place or pending.
- Financial ability to complete the project.
- Project must begin within 90 days of Award.
- Projects must be substantially completed within 12 months.
Who Can Apply
- Small businesses operating in URAs.
- Nonprofit or cultural organizations in URAs.
- Property owners working with a local operator or tenant.
- Developers with small-scale, projects aligned with URA goals.
Additional Information
- Awards will not exceed $25,000.
- Applications are due by September 30th each year and will be considered for award in the next year.
- Grant award recipients will be notified in January each year.
- Fund Disbursement is Reimbursement-based with Milestone draw schedule- Certified receipts are required prior to all funding.
Eligibility Information
- Eligible Uses
- Code compliance and life‑safety upgrades.
- Façades, storefronts, windows, doors.
- ADA access improvements.
- Lighting.
- Signage and wayfinding.
- Outdoor seating or plazas.
- Murals or integrated public art.
- Streetscape frontage improvements.
- Architectural and engineering costs/Permit and inspection fees.
(Capped at 10% of grant. For Audit Purpose, show as split cost- may be excluded from award)
- Ineligible Uses
- Operations, payroll, rent.
- Debt service.
- Inventory.
- Maintenance or repairs.
- Events or marketing campaigns.
- Acquisition.
- Scholarships.