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TOECRA Paint, Plant, and Pave Program

The Paint, Plant, and Pave Program (PPPP) was created to immediately enhance the aesthetics of single-family and multi-family 4-unit properties within residential neighborhoods. This program was created to provide curb appeal to single-family and multi-family 4-unit properties in despair in residential neighborhoods within the Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Area. The proposed improvements may include painting, landscaping, awnings, sidewalks, etc. The TOECRA will assist up to $5,000 per property for exterior improvements. Applications must be reviewed and approved prior to beginning work.

This program is pursuant to CRA Resolution CRA-24-8.

TOECRA Street Banner Program

The goal of the street banner program is to place banners on available decorative streetlight poles year-round to foster interest in the Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Area activities. The decorative streetlight poles are located on Kennedy Boulevard, East of Interstate 4. The decorative streetlight poles would be available to organizations hosting events and programs within TOECRA. The creation of the Street Banner Program will activate public spaces, add color and vitality to streetscapes, publicize events, and promote programs being held within TOECRA.
 
This program is pursuant to CRA Resolution CRA-24-10.
 

Small Business Façade Site Improvement and Adaptive Reuse Program

The Small Business Façade, Site Improvement and Adaptive Reuse Program (FSARP) is designed to revitalize business corridors and abandoned buildings within the Town of Eatonville CRA limits through funding for building façade, site improvements, and/or building reuse improvements. The goal of the FSARP is to preserve our history, contribute to our economic vitality by promoting small business and to cultivate vibrant neighborhood business corridors. The FSARP is designed as a forgivable loan program. Awards made to properties will encourage reuse of vacant or underutilized properties, improve appearance, and support the long-term viability of the TOECRA.
 
This program is pursuant to CRA Resolution CRA-24-5.

TOECRA Demolition Assistance Program

The purpose of the Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Agency (TOECRA) Demolition Assistance Program (DAP) is to provide grants to eligible applicants on a first come, first served basis with the intent to reduce or eliminate the costs associated with the removal of substandard structures when the cost to rehabilitate is not feasible. Properties must be located within the boundaries of TOECRA to be eligible for grant funds. Grant awards amount up to $5,000. It is the intent of the TOECRA, under the Community Redevelopment Plan and Chapter 163, Part III, Florida Statute, to provide financial assistance to qualified owners of Residential properties located within the indicated boundaries of the CRA for eligible building or site improvements that contribute to the physical, economic, social and aesthetic enhancement of the TOECRA area.

This program is pursuant to CRA Resolution CRA-24-6.

TOECRA Pilot Infill Home Loan Program

To increase homeownership and bridge the wealth gap, TOECRA has approved the Pilot Infill Home Loan Program, which provides property owners of three (3) or more lots, an opportunity to receive $100,000 with annual interest rate of seven percent (7%). A property owner with the ability to build a minimum of three (3) or more homes on their property must submit a complete application which shall include a plan to build at least three (3) homes on the site, the cost to build each home on the site from a licensed professional, a construction schedule from a licensed professional to build the home, and proof of any additional funds needed to complete the construction of the home. 
 
 

TOECRA Special Events Grant Program

The Special Events Grant Program supports special events located within the Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Area (“Area”). The program provides limited reimbursable grants to organizations conducting events that will positively impact the Area and meet the Town of Eatonville Community Redevelopment Agency’s (“TOECRA”) goals, as set forth in the Community Redevelopment Agency’s Redevelopment Plan (“Plan”) for the Area provides various mechanisms for bringing people and redevelopment to the Area to alleviate blight. It specifically calls for the TOECRA to support diverse arts and cultural opportunities and to encourage a variety of events within the Area to serve a diverse population and to support events at larger venues within the Area. The Plan also calls for the encouragement of events focused on diversity and building social connections.

This program is pursuant to CRA Resolution CRA-24-21

Weatherization Assistance Program

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The Weatherization Assistance Program administered by the Osceola Council on Aging is available for FREE to qualifying low-income households.

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For any questions, please contact the Town of Eatonville CRA at 407-623-8916 or email: cra@townofeatonville.org.

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