Grant Opportunities

The Community Redevelopment Agency has streamlined our Downtown Clearwater Community Redevelopment Area Commercial Grant Program. Applicants can now apply for one grant program and select the best option for their business needs and project size. The grant opportunities offer varying levels of support and address both short—and long-term challenges that commercial stakeholders have experienced in Downtown Clearwater. This comprehensive business assistance program offers assistance for both exterior and interior business improvements.

Commercial Grant Program(PDF, 653KB)

Questions? Please contact: 
Brian Ulbricht at Brian.Ulbricht@MyClearwater.com
Vickie Shire at Vickie.Shire@MyClearwater.com
(727) 562-4039

Residential Exterior Improvement Grant

The North Greenwood Residential Exterior Improvement Grant is designed to increase access to redevelopment funding for residential improvements to homesteaded single-family homes in the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area. The purpose of the program is to rehabilitate single family homes, improve property conditions, aesthetics, reduce housing cost burden and aid in the elimination of slum and blight. The focus of this Program is directed to the exterior improvement of residential properties to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and pride.

Residential Improvement Grant Program(PDF, 940KB)

Income Limits Per Household

Any applicant requesting grant funding from this program will have their income verified by City staff and must supply the items listed below, and, if requested, any other income or employment documents that are not listed below:

• If applicable, self-employed year-to-date profit and loss statements.
• All pages of the last two years’ tax returns, with all schedules and W-2s/1099(s).
• Most recent and consecutive last two months of bank statements (with bank name and account number) (ALL PAGES, even if blank) for all household members with accounts.
• If combined with a Home Rehabilitation Loan from the Economic Development and Housing Department, additional information may be required

Questions? Please contact: 
Marilyn Browne at Marilyn.Browne@MyClearwater.com
(727) 562-4039

The North Greenwood Commercial Grant is designed to promote reinvestment in business development and incentivize commercial property owners and business owners located within the North Greenwood Community Redevelopment Area to make building, structural, and site improvements to their property. In addition, the program will aid to create a positive visual impact on the image and character of the community. The program aims to strengthen local businesses – improving their competitiveness, productivity, capacity, job creation abilities – and promote a business-friendly atmosphere.

Commercial Grant Program(PDF, 694KB)

Questions? Please contact:
Vickie Shire at Vickie.Shire@MyClearwater.com
(727) 562-4039

The Downtown Development Board’s (DDB) primary purpose is to support activities that attract businesses, residents, and visitors to Live, Work, and Play in Downtown Clearwater. The DDB funds special events, business assistance, and marketing efforts throughout its district.

Projects, businesses, and properties located within the DDB district are eligible for funding. Funding requests will be considered on a monthly basis. The DDB will prioritize funding requests that align with their adopted work plan in the areas of Marketing and Businesses Assistance.

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