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.