FY 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan

Activities for Q1

Message from Director:

Fayetteville Redevelopment Commissioners, the first quarter of 2023 has been successful as our Economic Development Manager successfully launched a $3M Small Business Relief Grant Program funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). These funds, totaling $40M have been allocated to Departments all across the City for various Community Economic Development needs. The program requires these funds be spent in Qualified Census Tracts. This directly translates to the same qualifications that our team applies on a daily basis. Of the $40M, over one quarter was allocated to efforts from our Department.

This represents a substantial body of work to be undertaken in a short time. Staff could use your assistance in identifying interested housing developers, blighted proeprties, and neighborhood partnerhsips with nonprofits. During the second quarter, the City and the Housing Authority will be wrapping up the Choice Neighbhood Transformation Plan and presenting City Council with a path towards the Choice Implimentation Grant. To learn more please visit www.murchisonchoice.com and thank you for your continued support, partnership, and feedback.