Business Capital Improvement Program (BCIP)
Business Capital Improvement Grant Program (BCIGP)
Fiscal Year 2005/2006

BCIP/BCIGP Grant Cycle – May 2– July 28, 2005

The 2005/06 fiscal year grant cycle for the Business Capital Improvement Program (BCIP) and the Business Capital Improvement Grant Program (BCIGP) will begin on May 2 and run through July 28, 2005. Business associations are encouraged to apply for matching grants of up to $25,000 to fund capital improvement projects that will enhance the appearance of the City's business and commercial areas.

The BCIP/BCIGP may award up to $100,000 in funding per year based upon the quality of the projects. Examples of capital improvement projects that businesses have completed with the assistance of BCIP/BCIGP grants include entranceway signage, streetscapes, decorative lighting, sidewalks, curbing and brick paver crosswalks.

Business associations interested in applying for BCIP/BCIGP grants are highly encouraged to attend the following workshops:

Pre-Application/Orientation Workshops
May 11 and May 16, 2005
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Beach Community Center
3351 N.E. 33 Avenue

Two Pre-Application/Orientation Workshops have been developed to provide business associations with information about the BCIP/BCIGP program and assist with the application process. The workshops will take place on Wednesday, May 11 and Monday, May 16, 2005 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. at the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Community Center, located at 3351 N.E. 33 Avenue. Both workshops will cover the same information, meaning that business associations only need to attend one of the workshops. For more information, please refer to the BCIP/BCIGP 2005-06 Orientation Workshop Flyer .

Technical Assistance Workshop
May 18, 2005
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Beach Community Center
3351 N.E. 33 Avenue

A Technical Assistance Workshop is being offered to assist business associations in preparing their project proposal and costs. The workshop will take place on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the City of Fort Lauderdale Beach Community Center, located at 3351 N.E. 33 Avenue. For more information, please refer to the BCIP/BCIGP 2005-06 Technical Assistance Workshop Flyer .

More Information

For more information about the BCIP/BCIGP programs, please contact Marisol Lotito, BCIP/BCIGP Program Manager, at (954) 828-8954 of e-mail mlotito@fortlauderdale.gov.