Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds - OBD June 30, 2025

The City of Boston plans to request approximately $2. 1 million in federal funds from HUD through the CDBG program, with submission anticipated on July 17, 2025. The funding will support several programs, including the ReStore Program, which offers matching grants for business facade improvements, and the Neighborhood Business Access Program, providing loans for economic development projects aimed at job retention and creation. The Partners with Non-Profits Program will also receive support for facility improvements. The city has determined that these activities will have no significant impact on the environment, eliminating the need for an Environmental Impact Statement under NEPA.

Public comments on the Environmental Review Record can be submitted to the city until July 16, 2025, highlighting community engagement in the funding process. The certifications associated with the release of funds will allow the city to proceed with its planned improvements. This initiative is vital for enhancing neighborhood commercial areas and providing support to local businesses and non-profits. The city aims to create jobs and improve services for low to moderate-income residents through these efforts.