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2. APPLICATION FORM
4. Description

   The FPRA Commercial Sign Program provides financial assistance through a reimbursable grant of up to $5,000 per property. This grant is being offered to existing businesses and can be used towards a new sign or to upgrade and replace old and outdated signs with modern and visually appealing signs. 

   The application period will remain open until all of the allocated funds are depleted. 

   Eligible Sign Types: 

   • Awnings
   • Freestanding ground signs
   • Monument signs
   • Projecting signs
   • Under canopy signs
   • Wall signs
   • Painted signs.

   Application Review & Approval Process:

   • Within 10 business days of receiving a completed application, FPRA staff will contact the applicant to confirm eligibility.
   • The FPRA Board makes the final decision on funding approval.
   • Applicants will receive written notification regarding the approval or denial of their application.
   • If approved, FPRA staff will prepare a Grant Agreement, to be executed by both the applicant and the FPRA Board.
   • Please note: The review and approval process may take up to 180 days from the date of application submission.
   • Grant funds are disbursed only after the sign improvements are completed in accordance with the executed Grant Agreement.

    Read full grant program overview and eligibility requirements, here: FPRA Commercial Sign Program Overview

6. Property Details:
8. Parcel ID Number:*

   If you do not have your parcel ID, visit https://www.paslc.org/property-search/ to obtain.

10. Property Address:*
12. Property Owner's Name:*
14. Lease Term (if applicable):
16. Number of years at current address:*
20. Business & Applicant Information:
22. Legal Business Name:*
24. Employer Identification Number / Tax ID:
26. Email Address:*
27. Phone Number: *
29. Business Type (Restaurant, Retail, Office, etc):*
31. Number of years in business:*
32. Number of years at this location:*
34. Applicant Name:*
36. Applicant Title (Business Owner, Property Owner, Business Partner, etc):*
40. Required Documentation:
42. Color rendering or sketch of the proposed design, including specifications as to size and width.*
44. Email or letter verification from the Fort Pierce Planning Department confirming that the proposed signage is in compliance with the City Ordinances and Planning Regulations. Planning Dpt Phone #772-467-3737*

    *** Properties located in a Historic District may need a separate approval by the Planning Department. 

46. Estimate #1*

    Written estimate #1 from the licensed contractor. (Estimates should be on company letterhead, dated and must include a detailed breakdown of the scope of work, including the line items specifying permit fees.)

48. Estimate #2*

    Written estimate #2 from the licensed contractor. (Estimates should be on company letterhead, dated and must include a detailed breakdown of the scope of work, including the line items specifying permit fees.)*

50. Color photograph of the exterior of the property indicating the proposed location of the signage and existing condition of the building exterior.*
52. Color photograph of the existing sign in its current condition (if applicable).
54. Description of project improvements including material list, color selections and note how and where the sign will be installed on the building or the property.*
56. City of Fort Pierce Certificate of Use (must match sign).*
58. Copy of Deed OR if applicant is the tenant, attach a copy of lease:*
60. If applicant is tenant, attach Owner Affidavit:

    For owner affidavit form, click here.

62. Proof of financial capacity to fully fund the project, such as bank statements, loan commitments, or other verifiable financial documents.*
64. Sign Project Details:

    Any sign project completed prior to FPRA Board approval will not be eligible for reimbursement.

66. Estimated sign project start date: *
67. Estimated project completion date:*
69. Signature:
71. Electronic Signature*

    Public Records Disclosure: 
    If you choose to provide information through any form on this site, unless specifically exempted by Florida Statutes, such information is a public record under Florida's Government in the Sunshine Laws and available for public inspection upon demand.

    Certification Statements for Commercial Sign Program Application Submission

    1. By signing this application electronically, you certify that all of the information you have submitted as a part of this application process is true, complete, and accurate to the best of your knowledge, and that you have read and understand the Commercial Sign Program Overview and application requirements.
    2. I authorize the City of Fort Pierce, the FPRA, and their agents to photograph the applicant, property, or business for documentation purposes and promotional use related to this grant program

73. A staff member will contact you via email within ten (10) business days of receiving your application to determine your eligibility.

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75. 1. Receive an email copy of this form.
76. Email address

    This field is not part of the form submission.

77. Submit

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