The Lake Alfred Community Redevelopment Agency's Residential and Capital Improvement Grant Programs seek to partner with individuals, businesses, and the nonprofit community to promote investment in the CRA area. The program incentivizes residential and commercial building owners and tenants to renovate and update the exteriors of properties located within the CRA by providing financial assistance. By offsetting the cost of these projects, the CRA aims to incentivize visible improvements that enhance the building and site aesthetics, thereby increasing the marketability and value of existing properties while also attracting new businesses, residents, and visitors to the area. For additional information regarding the CRA Programs, please contact the Grants and Outreach Manager at (863) 291-5270 Ext. 115.
Eligibility
The grant program is available to individuals, businesses, and nonprofits that are located within the boundaries of the CRA. Business or property owners applying for the program must be properly licensed, and the project must be permitted appropriately for a conforming use within the CRA with no code violations on-site. This application may be submitted and reviewed concurrently with the permitting process. Property taxes and all outstanding balances with the City must be up to date. Grant awards and amounts are subject to approval and funding availability.
How to Apply
Submit a completed application with the supporting documentation to the Grants and Outreach Manager at City Administration. All grant recipients will be notified upon approval.
Reimbursement
After completing the improvements, the applicant must submit an itemized reimbursement request, along with all necessary supporting documentation and copies of receipts for the eligible improvements identified in the grant award.
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