FY 24-25 DDA PARKLET GRANT PROGRAM | APPLICATION PHASE 2
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Congratulations on completing Phase 1. See below for Phase 2 requirements and further information.
PHASE 2 | After full City Approval, you may submit to the DDA’s PHASE 2 all required documentation must be submitted as listed below:
- Site plan of parklet with details showing new physical items planned to be installed with the use of grant funds, including seating, plantings, and any other items,
- Picture of parklet
- Proof of receipts for items/services paid for (Copies of Paid Invoices, Receipts, etc.)
- Copy of the Current City of West Palm Beach Parklet Permit Completed and Approved
- Applicant business’s W-9
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES
- The maximum award amount is up to $10,000 per parklet location for qualifying reimbursable costs, as set forth below.
- Only one grant award is allowed per business location per grant cycle during the fiscal year, which runs from October 1st, 2024, to September 30th, 2025, with the last day to apply September 1st, 2025.
- Annual funding for this program is limited, therefore, it is administered on a first come, first serve basis until program funds are exhausted.
- Qualifying reimbursable costs are listed below under Use of Funds.
- Additional information may be requested by the DDA (Staff or Board); Inadequately documented applications will not be reviewed. Be sure to include all necessary documents.
- The applicant will receive notification detailing all the terms and conditions of the grant, including, but not limited to the amount of the grant; the approved uses for the proceeds; any reporting requirements to be met by the applicant; and any conditions required to be met prior to closing. The processing and approval of projects may take up to (6) six weeks.
- The applicant (business entity) is eligible to reapply for a parklet grant every three (3) years if a previous award recipient.
For any questions regarding the process of application for parklet grant program, please contact: Sherryl Muriente, Public Realm Director, at smuriente@downtownwpb.com
USE OF FUNDS
Parklet Grant funds can be used for the physical set-up or improvement of parklets that offer outdoor dining and will be paid out as reimbursement.
List of items that could qualify include:
- Lumber/plywood
- Composite decking and other materials for flooring
- Paints and stains
- Railing/fencing
- Contracted labor costs necessary for construction and installation
- Permits and licensing fees
- Delivery/shipping costs for materials
- Prefabricated Parklets EX: Dero
- Tables and chairs (including construct built-in seating and tables)
- Planters
- Vegetation
- Umbrellas, canopies and shade structures
- Lighting
- Signage
- Object Markers (High visibility reflectors)
- Artist services that are part of the parklet
- Cooling and/or heating elements
- Solar panels as a power outlet option
- Bike racks placed as part of the parklet
- Design fees
- Parklet fees
- Other materials as approved by the City of WPB Parklet Program
Grant Award Details | IF AWARDED A GRANT, THE REIMBURSEMENT TERMS ARE:
- 100% paid upon completion of qualifying improvements (as determined by City of West Palm Beach officials), proof of paid invoices for the improvements, occupies the space. and open for business. (Subject to West Palm Beach DDA Staff Review)
- Annual funding for this program is limited, therefore, it is administered on a first come, first serve basis until program funds are exhausted.
- Recipients of a grant shall obtain within a year or (12) months of award approval, all required permits with the City of West Palm Beach and shall maintain all required permits active and current with the City of West Palm Beach.
- If the Parklet project is not completed within twenty-four (24) months of award approval, the grant award shall be automatically revoked, and the recipients will be required to make a presentation to the West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority Board in order to re-petition for the grant award.