Join the Village of Fonda for a community briefing on our NY Forward grant application and the broader Moving Fonda > Forward vision. This session will explain what NY Forward is, how it funds capital projects in small and rural downtowns, and how proposed projects are selected through a Strategic Investment Plan. We’ll walk through example project types (streetscapes, building rehabilitation/adaptive reuse, waterfront access, small business façade upgrades, public spaces, green infrastructure, and more), the eligibility rules, timelines, and how residents, businesses, and property owners can participate.

What you’ll learn

What the NY Forward program can fund in downtown Fonda
How projects are identified, evaluated, and prioritized
Application timeline, next steps, and what “ready to proceed” means
How your ideas and feedback shape the Strategic Investment Plan
Ways local property/business owners can prepare for potential projects

Who should attend

Village residents and neighborhood groups
Downtown business and property owners
Developers, nonprofits, and civic partners
Anyone interested in Fonda’s revitalization.

How to participate

Register on this page so we can plan seating (limited)
Bring your ideas: locations, buildings, public-space needs, and connectivity or safety improvements that could catalyze downtown investment.

NY Forward Application Informational Meeting