The Santa Rosa Improvement Vitalization Enterprise (StRIVE) Grant is intended to provide commercial property owners and business owners grants for façade improvements and signage.
Donor Name: Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office
State: Florida
County: Santa Rosa County (FL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/31/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
StRIVE provides funding to upgrade the appearance of property, increase property value, and stimulate economic activity within Santa Rosa County.
Funding Information
Up to $10,000 to be used for improvements to the exterior façade of a building, including signage. A 100% match is required. Matching funds may be used anywhere in the proposed renovation project.
Uses of funds
Use Grant Funds for:
- Exterior Painting
- Exterior Lighting
- New Windows & Doors
- New or Replacement Awnings
- Restoration of Architectural Features
- Parking Improvements
- Screening & Fencing
- Sprinkler System
- Signage
- Soft Costs (licenses, permit fees etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
- Property must be located within Santa Rosa County and zoned for commercial purposes. Property cannot be exempt from ad valorem property tax.
- Applicants must have all necessary business licenses/permits/inspections. Any outstanding legal issues that could encumber the property or prohibit immediate use as a commercial venture must be resolved or explained. Any proposed business/tenant must document zoning and land-use eligibility at the proposed location as part of this application. Unoccupied properties must have a signed lease to participate.
- Property owners must sign the program application and other related documents. Tenants may apply only with property owner’s consent.
- Applicants are limited to one application per funding cycle.
- StRIVE is based on availability of funds.
- Exterior improvements must comply with applicable city/county code and zoning requirements. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the appropriate agency to determine required permits, if any.
- Once the project has been completed, the property must be eligible to obtain, or already have a certificate of occupancy, and have received the final inspection from the appropriate agency.
For more information, visit Santa Rosa County Economic Development Office.
