Citywide funding

To apply, businesses must:

• Own the building property or have approval from the property owner.
• Be registered and licensed with the City of Philadelphia.
• Be current with all City taxes.

Targeted Commercial Corridor funding

Targeted commercial corridors are in areas experiencing higher crime levels. That includes the following commercial corridors:

• 52nd Street (Lancaster to Baltimore Avenue)
• Broad, Germantown, and Erie
• Frankford Avenue (Adams to Bridge Street)
• Lancaster Avenue (4000 Street to 4800 Street)
• South 9th Street (Passyunk Avenue to Catherine Street)
• Hunting Park Avenue (American Street to 9th Street)
• Wyoming Avenue (5th Street to Castor Avenue)
• North 5th Street (Pike Street to Roosevelt Boulevard)
• Rising Sun Avenue (4600 Street to 4900 Street)

To apply, businesses must:

• Meet all the requirements for citywide funding.
• Be located on an eligible block within a targeted commercial corridor.
• Hire a contractor from the approved list.

See the full list of eligible blocks and approved contractors.

You can apply for funding using the online form.

To apply, you will need:

• Photos showing where you would locate the cameras, and at least one photo showing the entire front façade of your building.
• At least one estimate from a licensed contractor (a second estimate is recommended). Businesses applying for funding within a targeted commercial corridor must provide an estimate from an approved contractor.
• If you do not own the building property, a letter from the building owner granting permission for the work.

After you submit your application, we'll review it and send an approval letter stating your award amount. Do not begin work until you have received written approval from the City.