The Commercial Façade Grant Program helps business and property owners improve the exterior appearance of commercial buildings within the Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency (FPRA) District.
Donor Name: City of Fort Pierce
State: Florida
City: Fort Pierce
Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants | Reimbursement
Deadline: 07/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program supports upgrades that enhance curb appeal, reduce blight, and create more attractive, welcoming commercial corridors. By investing in the appearance of the commercial corridors, the Program helps create a more vibrant, thriving community. All applications are reviewed to ensure projects support the FPRA’s redevelopment goals and vision.
Funding Information
Grant up to $25,000.
Eligible Improvements
- Primary Façade Improvement Categories. Primary Façade Improvements are highimpact, building-defining elements that significantly improve the visual appearance, function, and street presence of a commercial property. At least three (3) Primary Façade Improvements are required per project. Improvements considered Primary Façade Improvements are:
- Façade Restoration and Architectural Enhancements (Façade repairs, masonry work, restoration of original building elements, removal of non-original façade coverings).
- Siding and Stucco (Repair, replacement, or restoration of exterior siding or stucco).
- Windows and Doors (Repair or replacement of exterior windows and doors)
- Awnings and Canopies.
- Exterior Lighting (Architectural, pedestrian, or building-mounted lighting).
- Signage (New or renovated permanent signage).
- Roof Repair or Replacement (Only when visible from the public right-of-way).
- Decorative Walls and Fencing (Architectural walls or fencing that define the site or screen incompatible uses; no chain-link).
- ADA exterior improvements.
- Parking Lot Resurfacing (Sealcoating is not eligible).
- Secondary/Supporting Façade Improvements. Secondary Façade Improvements support or enhance primary improvements but cannot count toward the minimum three (3) primary categories on their own. Improvements considered Secondary Façade Improvements are:
- Removal of outdated security features.
- Window transparency improvements.
- Permanent landscaping.
- Pedestrian and bicycle amenities.
- Patio and deck improvements.
- Security cameras.
- Art installations (murals).
Eligibility Criteria
- The property to be improved must be located within the FPRA District boundaries
- There must be a Commercial Building on the property. This means that a business that is frequented by the public is located in a portion of the building and that portion of the building is not a private residence.
- The Applicant must own the property or, if the Applicant is a tenant, the Applicant must submit its signed lease, and the owner of the property must support the project and execute a Property Owner Affidavit granting the Applicant permission to implement the improvements listed on the application.
- The Applicant must have funds sufficient to fully fund the project (proof of funds is required).
- The following are not eligible to apply for or receive funding under this Program:
- FPRA Board members including any business or property in which a Board member has a financial interest.
- City of Fort Pierce or FPRA employees who administer, review, evaluate, recommend, approve, or oversee this Program.
- Any Applicant whose participation would result in a violation of Chapter 112, Florida Statutes, or any rule, regulation, or law prohibiting participation.
- The FPRA reserves the right to deny or revoke funding if a prohibited conflict of interest is identified at any point in time.
- Eligible projects must follow a comprehensive “package deal” approach intended to produce a significant visual and community impact. A project must meet the following criteria to be considered a “package deal”:
- Projects must include multiple major façade improvements, rather than a single isolated improvement.
- A minimum of three (3) primary façade improvement categories must be included in the proposed scope of work.
- Primary façade improvement categories are defined in the Eligible Improvements section of this Program.
- The FPRA reserves the right to determine whether a proposed project meets the intent of a comprehensive “package deal” approach and may approve or deny Applications accordingly.
For more information, visit City of Fort Pierce.
