Atlanta Beltline, Inc. launched its newest development push at Wednesday’s 2025 State of the Beltline: A $2 million fund to pay for locally-led commercial development along the popular paved path.

The grant pilot program called the Local Developer Incentive Fund, will offer funds from $150,000 to $500,000 for developers willing to dedicate a chunk of their commercial space to below-market rent for at least 10 years. The fund is supported by 2016 economic development bond proceeds.

“Rent continues to be a major issue for small business survival around the city and on the Beltline,” ABI Vice President of Economic Development Kelvin Collins said. “We believe we’re in the position to begin to make thoughtful investments in solving for rent increases.”

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