The Business Improvement Reimbursement Grant Program is an incentive program to assist commercial property owners with exterior façade improvements in the Stuart CRA. The program provides a reimbursement of 50% of the total project costs up to $10,000. Exterior improvements include, but are not limited to; new awnings, balconies, porches, entryways, arcades; replacement of pole signs; exterior wall repair; restoring or enhancing the façade elevation; parking lots, driveways, walkways, and streetscaping. The application period starts on October 1st. Funding is subject to availability and approval by the CRB and CRA Boards. Please contact the CRA Program Manager at jpinkston@ci.stuart.fl.us for the application deadline as it may vary.
The grant cycle is open October 1, 2023, through January 26, 2024. To be eligible for consideration, the applicant must submit a completed application by 5 PM on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the City Hall, CRA office located at 121 SW Flagler Avenue, Stuart. Funds are limited and subject to availability. Funding may be appropriated annually in the CRA budget. The continuation of the program is subject to the availability of funds in the CRA budget. Apply now!
