Storefront Resurgence Project from the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Open doors on every Manhattan block.
Since 2023 we've worked to fill empty storefronts, bring shoppers back to neighborhood corridors, and help brick-and-mortar businesses get their doors open and keep them open.
of Manhattan's ~37,000 storefronts sit vacant, the rate we're working to bring down.
Down from 13.74% in December Q1 2026. Source: MCC Manhattan Storefront TrackerRun a storefront? Start here.
Free for every NYC business, member or not.
Business Help Desk
One-on-one help from our Business Support Specialists, who have reached more than 20,000 businesses since 2020, most of them women-, minority-, and immigrant-owned.
- Permits & licenses
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- Leases
- Loans & grants
- Marketing
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Or call (212) 473-7875
Storefront Business Coalition
Tell your story to the people writing the rules. Coalition members show public officials what it really takes to run a storefront.
Join the coalitionHelp us build a safety net for small business.
A $5,000 repair shouldn't end a neighborhood business. In 2027 the Manhattan Chamber Fund will launch the Small Business Stabilization Grant: fast cash for emergency repairs, critical upgrades, and costly new city requirements.
Donations are 100% tax-deductible. Grants aren't open for applications yet.
Know the numbers.
Our Manhattan Storefront Tracker measures vacancy, foot traffic, and business needs in all 12 community districts, twice a year.
The data drives our advocacy. The Main Street Deal is our five-pillar agenda of 15 City Council bills on safe storefronts, fair leases, fair enforcement, affordable taxes, and economic accountability.
Explore the Main Street DealWhat we've done so far.
Programs that have run their current round. Several can return with new funding.
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Applications closed
Neighborhood Growth Grants
$25,000 no-strings grants for 16 established storefronts in Manhattan Valley, drawn at random from verified applicants.
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2026 cohorts full
Tech to Table
A six-week AI accelerator for 80 restaurant owners, with a $5,000 grant for those who complete it.
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Round complete
Storefront Façade Improvements
40 storefronts renovated along four neighborhood corridors, ready to reopen with new funding.
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Applications closed
Retail Storefront Accelerator
Helped entrepreneurs prepare to launch their first storefront in Manhattan's competitive market.
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Summer 2026
Summer of Opportunity Coalition
13 partners across five boroughs steering World Cup and America's 250th visitors to neighborhood businesses.
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2024
Summit on the Future of NYC's Storefronts
Owners, policymakers, and industry leaders on what storefronts need and how to stop retail decline.
Watch the summit
Your storefront deserves to thrive.
Free advice on permits, leases, financing, and more. Start here.
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