The City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce is requesting proposals from Philadelphia non-profit neighborhood-based organizations to fund development costs related to the construction of commercial (and/or the commercial portions of mixed-use) development.  Recipients will be organizations that can demonstrate the capacity to complete the project.  Awards will be in the range of $300,000-$500,000 to projects that will enhance employment opportunities, primarily for low and moderate income persons, and increase the availability of goods and services in low and moderate income neighborhoods.

To download the RFP:

1. Go to http://www.phila.gov/contracts/
2. Click “eContract Philly”
3. Click “New Contract Opportunities”
4. Search Departments: “Commerce”
5. Click on Opportunity 21170317185209 for NED Program

An optional pre-proposal briefing will take place at 1515 Arch Street, 18th Floor, Room 18-029 on Thursday, March 30th at 11AM.