Commercial Facade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program

The Community Redevelopment Agency’s Commercial Façade, Landscape, and Infrastructure Grant Program provides matching grants of up to $10,000 for eligible facade, landscape and infrastructure improvements to commercial property located within Escambia County’s designated redevelopment districts. Grant funding is based on availability and will be provide on a first come, first served basis. Funding for this program is provided by Community Development Block Grant and Tax Incremental Financing.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Property must be located an Escambia County designated redevelopment district
• Property must be zoned commercial or industrial and used for commercial or industrial purposes
• Application must be signed by the property owner
• Property must not have outstanding judgment liens, code violations, delinquent taxes and/or be exempt from ad valorem property taxes in Escambia County
• Applicant must be able to provide 100% of project costs upfront. Applicant will be reimbursed 50% of total eligible project costs, up to $10,000, at project completion

• Project must have been approved and Notice to Proceed issued by the Community Redevelopment Agency prior to commencement

Eligible Improvements:

• Electrical Rewiring
• Exterior Lighting
• Exterior Painting
• Landscaping
• Parking Improvements
• Restoration of Architectural Features
• Sanitary Sewer Connection
• Fencing/Screening
• Sprinkler Systems
• ADA Handicap Building Access

To Apply:

1. Complete the Commercial Facade, Landscape and Infrastructure Grant Application.
2. Submit your application and supporting documentation by:

a. Drop your application off at 221 Palafox Place, Suite 305, Pensacola FL 32502
b. Fax your application to 850-595-3218
c. Email your application to CRA@myescambia.com

If you'd like your application reviewed by one of our program managers, please call our office at 850-595-3217 during business hours  to schedule an appointment.