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Commercial Improvement Grant Program

Description

A new economic incentive program proposed to assist small and mid-sized commercial property renovations with grants up to $100,000.

Impact summary

Aims to reduce blight and encourage investment in local small businesses along commercial corridors.

Applicant

Name: City of Winter Haven / USF School of Public Affairs Capstone Team
Address: Florence Villa CRA District (Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and First Street)

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Recorded in the meeting · Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee

Discussed

Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Feb 10, 2026

Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) Florence Villa Advisory Committee (Special) - Feb 10, 2026

A new economic incentive program proposed to assist small and mid-sized commercial property renovations with grants up to $100,000.

Related issues (1)

Commercial Improvement Grant Program Revisions

The program helps Florence Villa businesses pay for property improvements. Staff will update the committee on its status and a proposed revision to the governing resolution.

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