Programs & Incentives
The GCRA offers a variety of incentive programs designed to encourage neighborhood preservation, economic development, and community partnerships within the district. To verify location eligibility, please check the GCRA Map
Community Partnership Grant Program
Project Manager: Daniel Blumberg
GCRAprograms@gainesvillefl.gov
(352) 393-8208
The Community Partnership Grant Program offers up to $5,000 in matching grant funds to assist local community organizations to enable special programming within the GCRA District. The program is administered in 4 cycles. Deadlines and cycle dates are as follows:
- February 1 to April 30 – due December 1st at 5pm
- May 1 to July 31 – due March 1st at 5pm
- August 1 to October 31 – due June 1st at 5pm
- November 1 to January – due September 1 at 5pm
Community Partnership Grant Program Guidelines and Application
Downtown Events Grant Program
Project Manager: Daniel Blumberg
GCRAprograms@gainesvillefl.gov
(352) 393-8208
Applications for this program are on pause.
The Downtown Events Grant Program assists organizations and businesses with up to $5,000 in grant funds to host events within Downtown Gainesville. Events must be held in publicly owned spaces and take place between June 1 through December 31, 2024.
NEW: The initial $50,000 funding for this pilot program has been allocated as of June 13, 2024. Applications can still be submitted, but they may not be funded. This program is under development in coordination with the Downtown Advisory Board.
Business Improvement Grant Program
Project Manager: Daniel Blumberg
GCRAprograms@gainesvillefl.gov
(352) 393-8208
Applications for this program are on pause as of March 27, 2024.
The program offers a 50% matching grant, paid as a reimbursement, for eligible improvements to commercial building exteriors. This program is offered district-wide. GCRA District Map