Housing
Homebuyers Club
A workshop series that walks first-time buyers from credit counseling to closing day. Sessions run year round; see News for the current series.
Programs & grants
Money and muscle for the district
Eleven programs, one goal: a district where people can buy a home, grow a business, and take pride in their block. Program names below are the CRA's own.
For residents
Live here, thrive here
Housing
Renaissance Program
Home rehabilitation assistance that keeps long-time residents in safe, sound housing.
Housing
Neighborhood Reclaim Program
Reclaiming vacant and neglected properties for productive neighborhood use.
Pride
Beautification Competition
The Residential and Business Beautification Program celebrates the best-kept blocks and storefronts in the district.
Recreation
Community Boating Program
Getting residents out on the water their city fronts, from the city marina.
For business owners
Grants that move storefronts
Commercial Grant Programs
Matching grants that help district business owners renovate facades, build out interiors, and grow. Applications are reviewed by CRA staff and awarded by the board.
- Signage Improvement Grant ProgramBetter storefront signage along the district's corridors.
- Facade and build-out grantsAsk CRA staff which commercial grant fits your project.
Business Watch
The commercial counterpart to Neighborhood Watch: merchants looking out for each other, organized with the CRA and the police department.
- Join Business WatchContact the CRA office to connect with your corridor's group.
For every block
Clean, safe, and watched over
Clean and Safe Program
Maintenance crews, trash-out, lighting, and the everyday work of keeping the district clean, lit, and welcoming.
SmartWater Neighborhood Watch
Property-marking forensic technology that deters theft, paired with the district's Neighborhood Watch network.
Neighborhood Watch
Block-by-block eyes on the street, organized with neighbors, the CRA, and the police department.
Ready to apply or have a question about eligibility? Contact CRA staff or call 561-844-3408.