Application

Commercial Property Improvement Grant Application

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Deadline: Dec 02, 2026 10:00 pm (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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Date: Oct 01, 2025 8:00 am - Aug 30, 2028 11:45 pm (EST)
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Boynton Beach, Florida
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$ 100.00

About the application

The first application cycle will close on December 2, 2026. Future application cycles will reopen based on funding availability, so don't miss this opportunity to apply!

 

This Program is designed to support the establishment of new businesses, expansion of existing businesses, and exterior beautification of commercial properties within the Boynton Beach CRA Area.

The program provides financial assistance through a 50% matching reimbursement grant for eligible construction, renovation, and design expenses associated with commercial properties. Improvements funded by the BBCRA must be permanent and remain with the building.

About the event

As part of its mission to stimulate economic development, activate vacant commercial spaces, create jobs, and foster a vibrant business environment, the BBCRA provides financial assistance through a variety of grant programs. These programs include matching reimbursable grants for businesses seeking to expand or relocate to the BBCRA area, rent reimbursement grants designed to assist businesses with occupancy costs during their initial years of operation, and relocation assistance grants that help businesses impacted by redevelopment activities remain and thrive within the BBCRA area or City of Boynton Beach.
Boynton Beach CRA
Boynton Beach CRA
Boynton Beach CRA
Boynton Beach CRA

Terms & Conditions

The first application cycle will close on December 2, 2026. Future application cycles will reopen based on funding availability, so don't miss this opportunity to apply!

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

  • Commercial Business must be located within the BBCRA boundaries (view CRA Map)
  • Applicant must have a credit score of 601 or higher with no history of bankruptcy
  • Must own the commercial property or have at least two (2) years remaining on the lease
  • Must be a new business applying within the first year of receiving a City of Boynton Beach Business Tax Receipt
  • Must be a for-profit business

Application Fee Terms & Conditions: 

  • Accepted Payments for the application fee: Check, Money Order, Cash, Credit Card.
  • A credit card is required to submit the vendor application, even if you are not paying with a credit card. 
  • If paying with a credit card, you will be charged only after the application has been processed and reviewed by BBCRA staff (not at the time of submission)
  • If you are NOT paying with a Credit Card, your Credit Card WILL NOT be charged after the application has been processed and reviewed by BBCRA staff
  • Cash only accepted in person.
  • Payment via credit card is an option, but will have a 5.9% + $.30 processing fee.
  • Deliver or mail checks and money orders (Make out to Boynton Beach CRA) to the below address.

Boynton Beach CRA

Attn: Bonnie Nicklien
100 E. Ocean Avenue, 4th Floor
Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Prices

Application Fee $100.00 Non-refundable A nonrefundable fee of $100 which will be used to obtain a consumer credit report on the business and principal/owners of business. Payment via credit card will have a 5.9% + $.30 processing fee.

Questions on the application

Business information

  • Business name
  • Legal business name
  • Contact name
  • Address
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Website
  • Logo (Optional)

Additional information

  • The first application cycle will close on December 2, 2026. Future application cycles will reopen based on funding availability, so don't miss this opportunity to apply!
  • Boynton Beach Business Address:
  • Provide a list of all principal owners listed on the corporate documents
  • Business Mission Statement
  • Are you an existing business in Boynton Beach?
  • Number of years in existence
  • Are you a new business in Boynton Beach?
  • Description of your business
  • Type of Business
  • Base Rent (include CAM if applicable)
  • Square Footage of Current Location
  • Square Footage of New Location
  • Number of Employees & Job Descriptions
  • Hours of Operation
  • Are you applying for grant assistance under any other program offered by the BBCRA?
  • Are you applying for grant assistance from any other government agencies?
  • Landlord Contact Information
  • In the following sections, please upload the requested documents. If more than one file is needed in a response to an individual prompt, go to "Choose Files," select multiple files at the same time in order for them to upload.
  • Upload resumes for each principal/owner listed on corporate documents here:
  • Upload a copy of the lease here:
  • Upload a copy of the corporate documents here:
  • Upload two years of corporate tax returns here:
  • Upload City of Boynton Beach Business Tax Receipt here:
  • Upload Palm Beach County Business Tax Receipt here:
  • Upload Credit Check Authorization Form here:
  • Upload Business W-9 here:
  • Upload Grant Intake Form here:
  • Upload Signed "Program Rules and Regulations" here:
  • List of improvements seeking reimbursement for:
  • Requested grant amount for design fees:
  • Requested grant amount for eligible property improvements:
  • Upload cost estimates from a licensed contractor(s) here:
  • If design funding is requested, upload the cost estimate(s) from a qualified licensed design professional here:
  • Upload a copy of design and construction plans associated with the proposed improvements here:
  • Upload a copy of the building permit application here:
  • Upload the "City Acknowledgement" Forms here:
  • Upload BBCRA Required Affidavits and Certification here:
  • I understand that submission of an application is not a guarantee of grant funding or Board approval. Any "approval" notifications sent through Eventeny are purely administrative. Final approval will occur at the next available Board Meeting.
  • How would you like to pay your application fee?

Picture requirements

  • Minimum pictures required: 4