Programs and Grants

From making homeownership more attainable to helping residents and business owners rehabilitate their properties, the CRA has a number of programs to provide financial assistance to those who live and work in the CRA District. Click on the links below for more information.

Business Signage Improvement Grant Program
Program developed to assist local businesses in improving the exterior of their buildings, specifically focusing on signage.
  • Guidelines and Application 1.8 MB
    • Urban Design Guidelines - Signage 1.3 MB
Commercial Facade Improvement Grant Program
Program developed to assist local businesses in improving the exterior of their buildings.
  • Guidelines and Application 297 KB
    Commercial Interior Build-out Assistance Program
    Program designed to subsidize the initial costs related to the construction and interior finishing of a new or expanding business location.
    • Guidelines and Application 1.8 MB
      Commercial Rent Subsidy Program
      Program designed to assist new and existing businesses in the form of a rent subsidy, during the critical first year of operation.
      • Guidelines and Application 947 KB
        Community Meeting Grant Program
        Program developed to assist community groups and homeowners associations, to pay the fees associated with utilizing City facilities.
        • Guidelines and Application 1.2 MB
          Direct Incentive Programs
          Program designed to provide incentives for the creation of art in public spaces, public parking, etc. Interested developers please contact CRA staff.
          • Public amenities 5.8 MB
            • Workforce housing 176 KB
              Home Buyer's Assistance Program
              Program designed to assist first time home buyers in the CRA district.
              • Brochure 448 KB
                • Guidelines and Application 276 KB
                  Residential Improvement Grant Program
                  Program developed to assist home owners in improving the exterior of their property.
                  • Guidelines and Application 1.3 MB