Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative STA26102-DCCI RFP

Description: The State of Delaware is seeking a qualified vendor to administer the Delaware Commercial Corridor Initiative, a $4.5 million grant-financing program supporting commercial corridor revitalization and existing small-business retailers across New Castle, Kent, and Sussex counties. The selected vendor will design and manage the program, process applications, evaluate proposals, disburse grants capped at $25,000 per business, coordinate private financing, conduct outreach, and handle compliance reporting. The contract term is one year with two optional one-year extensions, and responses are due October 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM local time.