The Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation (UMEZ) announced the eight dance grantees for the first of two grant cycles supported by the Mertz Gilmore Foundation. All dancemakers will be awarded $5,000 for grassroots dance projects taking place in Upper Manhattan between January 1, 2022, and July 31, 2022.
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A conversation with Dr. Sanayi Canton, founder of Chloe Day School and Wellness Center in Harlem, New York.
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UMEZ releases its 2020 Annual Report.
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Craig Watson, MBA and Owner of East Harlem baker Baked Cravings talks pandemic and cupcakes with UMEZ.
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Up to 25% of the UMEZ Hybrid Microloan may be converted into a grant.
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UMEZ provided a $10 million loan help finance the development of a new building that will bring the headquarters of the National Urban League to Harlem. The $242 million development will be a 17-story, mixed-use condominium development.
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UMEZ awarded a $288,760 Capacity Grant to Firelight Media through the Cultural Investment Fund. Firelight Media will use the funds to support three new staff positions.
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UMEZ launched the Cultural Aid Fund, a new, temporary fund designed to offer support for previous Cultural Investments grantees impacted by the governmental closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UMEZ releases its 2019 Annual Report.
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UMEZ partnered with Carver Federal Savings Bank to provide support to Upper Manhattan small businesses with their Paycheck Protection Program application.
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On February 25, 2020, UMEZ closed on a term loan with local preschool Pequeñines.
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On February 6, 2020, UMEZ awarded a grant to Museum of the City of New York to support capacity building.
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UMEZ and LMCC announce the 2020 grant recipients from the UMEZ Arts Engagement program.
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On January 17, 2020, UMEZ closed on a line of credit with local small business Harlem Hookah.
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UMEZ launched the Employer-Driven Bridge Hospitality Training Program—a first-of-its kind program model in Upper Manhattan—that fosters meaningful collaboration between economic and workforce development.
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UMEZ is launching a new business investments program, the Real Estate Fast Track Program, for emerging developers in the Upper Manhattan area.
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UMEZ awards a three-year grant to Hi-ARTS, a multi-arts hub that provides forums for artists and audiences to come together in exploration of culture, sexuality, class, race, politics, and identity to create art of various mediums.
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