Development Chenango Corporation (DCC) reminds downtown business owners time is of the essence to submit applications for the grant reimbursement program.The DCC was awarded a $600,000 grant as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) specifically for the Downtown Norwich Small Project Grant Fund. (Photo by Kelli Miller)

NORWICH — Development Chenango Corporation (DCC) reminds downtown business owners time is of the essence to submit applications for the grant reimbursement program.

The DCC was awarded a $600,000 grant as part of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) specifically for the Downtown Norwich Small Project Grant Fund.

Commerce Chenango President and CEO Salvatore Testani said he believes there is a lack of awareness as no applications have yet been received. He said the deadline for submission is November 15.

The purpose of the grant is to stimulate investment in properties in downtown Norwich as well as revitalize mixed-use commercial areas allowing property owners to improve their buildings or engage in transformational projects.