The purpose of the Experience Generator Retail Grant Program offered and administered by Stamford Downtown Special Services District (a/k/a Stamford Downtown) is to attract new street level retailers. The grant is available to all retailers with an emphasis placed on businesses specializing in “experiential retail” including, but not limited to, bowling, axe throwing, archery, art gallery, golf simulator, satellite museum, ping pong, painting class, ceramic art studio and cooking schools, to name of few examples. Merchandise retailers such as clothing, toys, gifts, home goods, cooking and book stores, are also encouraged to apply.