Grants
The City of Tallahassee offers several grant programs designed to enhance neighborhood pride, quality of life and resident engagement. Whether your neighborhood would like to install a new entryway sign, implement a youth program, or host a block party, the City of Tallahassee would like to help make it happen.
Neighborhood Partnership Grant
FY2019 Neighborhood Partnership Grant Program for Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA
Funded by the Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and administered by Neighborhood Affairs, the Neighborhood Partnership Grant provides grants to emerging and established neighborhood and homeowners associations (HOAs) in the Greater Frenchtown/Southside CRA District. Neighborhoods within the geographic boundaries of this district are encouraged to apply for up to $5,000 in funding to help improve their neighborhood’s physical and/or public safety conditions. The grant funds and accompanying technical assistance provided by Neighborhood Affairs are designed to empower neighborhood groups to effectively plan and implement solutions to neighborhood concerns.
A continuation of the program initiated in FY2018, grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants who have provided a completed grant application and whose proposed project meets the eligibility criteria. Total funding of $50,000 has been provided for this grant.
Applications may be submitted electronically to John.Baker@talgov.com, or mailed/hand delivered to John Baker, Smith-Williams Service Center, 2295 Pasco St., Tallahassee, 32310. Only one application and supporting documents per neighborhood will be accepted.
Additional information about the program can be obtained by contacting Neighborhood Affairs Manager, John Baker at 850-891-8773
The purpose of the Neighborhood Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program is to preserve and improve the exterior of homes within the boundaries of the Greater Frenchtown/Southside Community Redevelopment Area (GFS District). This program is funded by the City of Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and administered by the City of Tallahassee's Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Affairs & Community Housing and Human Services Departments. Tallahassee Lenders' Consortium, under contract with the City, will manage the implementation of the program.
About the Funding
Grant funds will be awarded only for exterior repairs which will result in significant improvement or enhancement of a home's exterior. Applications will be approved for funding not to exceed $10,000 per housing unit. If a project exceeds the maximum allowable funding, a funded applicant may elect to pay the difference out of his/her personal funds directly to Tallahassee Lenders’ Consortium or adjust the scope of the project to the maximum allowable funding. Such an arrangement can address issues such as an upgrade in materials and cannot be used to expand the approved scope of work. This arrangement must be memorialized in the Contractual Obligation document and the Grant Commitment Letter. Payment must be made at the signing of the Grant Commitment Letter and must be done with certified funds.
Eligible Improvements
Eligible exterior improvements may include:
- replacement, upgrades or construction of new porches, gutter and downspout
- repair/replacement, exterior lighting, etc.
- driveway installation or repairs
- repair, replacement or removal of fencing (chain-linked fences or opaque fences that totally screen in a yard are not eligible for funding)
- exterior painting
- installation of landscaping and irrigation (not to exceed more than $1,500)
- pressure or soft washing
- replacement or repair of shutters, railings, wood rot, columns, posts
- eaves/soffits repair
- siding installation or repair
- installation or repair of doors and windows
Application Information
There is no application fee, and project funding can be used to pay for all construction permits required by the City of Tallahassee.
Applications for the Neighborhood Residential Façade Improvement Grant Program for the Greater Bond Neighborhood will be accepted from August 1 to August 30, 2019. Electronic applications can be submitted up to 11:59 p.m. on August 30. Hard copy applications must be postmarked no later August 30 and/or hand delivered to:
Neighborhood Affairs Division
Smith-Williams Service Center
Attention: Leann Watts-Williams
2295 Pasco Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32310
For more information about program specifics, download the program information packet (PDF)