(Wayne County, IN)--The first application round for the READI Downtown Revitalization Grant Program opened Monday.  The program was launched by the EDC of Wayne County.  It’s a competitive funding initiative aimed at driving commercial and housing developments in downtown districts in communities across Wayne County.  Applicants will be able to request up to $200,000 for projects that will require a 75/25 match.  The program is expected to leverage nearly $17 million in total public and private investment.  The first application round closes near the end of next month.