How much funding does West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund provide?

West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund provides Up to $20,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund offered?

West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund has 2 deadlines a year: March 8, June 7. The next deadline is expected March 8, 2027.

West Side Corridor Revitalization Fund

Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp

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Funding Amount

Up to $20,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Next expected: March 8, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines each year: March 8 · June 7

From the program guidelines: “Note: Historical application window (2021): March 8 - June 7.”

Can we apply?

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Other requirements

Small business owners with properties on the West Side
Property owners on the West Side
Developers with projects contributing to economic revitalization
Entrepreneurs opening businesses in commercial vacancies

Overview

Funder: Cornerstone West CDC and True Access Capital, with City of Wilmington ARPA funding

Geographic Scope: West Side of Wilmington, Delaware (between I-95/Jackson Street to Union Street east to west; 7th Street to Lancaster Avenue north to south)

Award Type: Forgivable loans (not traditional repayment loans)

Focus Areas:
For property and business owners seeking to invest in West Side community:

Commercial corridor stabilization
Economic revitalization initiatives
Minor repairs and improvements
Equipment purchases
Facade improvements
Interior & exterior renovations

Eligibility:

Small business owners with properties on the West Side
Property owners on the West Side
Developers with projects contributing to economic revitalization
Entrepreneurs opening businesses in commercial vacancies

Program Goals:

Support entrepreneurs and small business owners
Address racial disparities in access to capital
Create jobs and rehabilitate vacant spaces
Revitalize neighborhoods through locally-owned investment
Foster vibrant neighborhood Main Streets

Background:
Part of the "Building From Within: Small Business Commercial Corridor Stabilization & Innovation" program launched in 2020 to address:

Low to moderate income community of color
Lack of access to designated resources (Downtown Development District, Opportunity Zones, Business Improvement District)
Concentration of vacant properties
Historic disinvestment in West Side neighborhoods

Funding Source: City of Wilmington American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds

Contact Information:

Cornerstone West CDC: hello@westsidegrows.org, (302) 888-5346
True Access Capital: dlee@trueaccesscapital.org
Address: 1512 W. 4th Street, Suite 2, Wilmington, DE 19805

Related Resources:
Applicants can also access:

Business plan writing course (Launcher)
Technical assistance
Entrepreneurship training through Wilmington Alliance
Technical expertise through True Access Capital

How to Apply

Application Process

Download Application & Guidelines from program page
Review eligibility requirements
Submit application electronically to True Access Capital
Submission Email: dlee@trueaccesscapital.org
Applications reviewed and awardees selected

Application Format: Electronic submission

Note: Historical application window (2021): March 8 - June 7. Current application timeline should be verified at westsidegrows.org/small-businesses

Required Materials:

Completed application form
Supporting documentation per guidelines
Project details and budget information (as specified in guidelines)

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What Cornerstone West Community Dev Corp actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 22
Total given: $241K
Median grant: $9,825
Range: $5,025–$44K

By dollars: Delaware 100%. Top recipient cities: Wilmington, DE; Dover, DE; Newark, DE.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

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