Community Investment Programs

Grant Cycle for FY 2013 - Applications Now Available!

To enhance the quality of life in our neighborhoods, the Fort Lauderdale City Commission has established four Community Investment Programs: the Neighborhood Community Investment Program (NCIP), the Neighborhood Community Investment Grant Program (NCIGP), the Business Community Investment Program (BCIP), and the Business Community Investment Grant Program (BCIGP).

The goal of these programs is to provide matching grant funds for the construction of community improvements in the City’s right-of-ways that beautify neighborhoods and enhance the quality of life for those who live, work, and visit the City of Fort Lauderdale.

NCIP/NCIGP

The NCIP/NCIGP may award up to $450,000 in funding per year based upon the quality of the projects. Examples of community improvement projects that have been completed with the help of NCIP/NCIGP funding include neighborhood entranceway monuments, neighborhood identification signs, enhanced neighborhood parks, and streetscapes.

The current grant cycle for the Neighborhood Community Investment Program and the Neighborhood Community Investment Grant Program will kick off with an Orientation/Pre-Application Workshop on Monday, July 9, 2012. The grant cycle will run through September 28, 2012. Neighborhoods are encouraged to apply for up to $35,000 of matching grant funds for the construction of community improvements to enhance their community.

BCIP/BCIGP

The BCIP/BCIGP may award up to $90,000 in funding per year based upon the quality of the projects. Examples of community improvement projects that have been completed with the help of BCIP/BCIGP funding include entranceway signage, streetscapes, decorative lighting, sidewalks, curbing, and brick paver crosswalks.

The current grant cycle for the Business Community Investment Program and the Business Community Investment Grant Program will kick off with an Orientation/Pre-Application Workshop on Monday July 9, 2012. The grant cycle will run through September 28, 2012. Businesses are encouraged to apply for up to $22,500 of matching grant funds for the construction of community improvements to enhance their community.

NCIP/BCIP Application Forms and Instructions

The NCIP/BCIP applications are interactive pdf forms that may be downloaded to your computer and completed electronically. They may also be printed and completed by hand or by using a typewriter.

Please note, you must have Adobe Reader installed on your computer to complete these forms electronically.

NCIP/BCIP Technical Assistance Workshop

A Technical Assistance Workshop to assist applicants with NCIP/BCIP project proposals and budgets is scheduled for Monday, July 23, 2012 from 6 to 8 p.m. at George English Park, 1101 Bayview Drive. There is no charge to attend the workshop and reservations are not required. For more information, call (954) 828-6656 or e-mail sheriroberts@fortlauderdale.gov.

Questions or Assistance

If you have any questions or need assistance with the interactive, fillable .pdf application forms, please contact Sheri Roberts at (954) 828-6656 or e-mail sheriroberts@fortlauderdale.gov.