Small Business Improvement Grant Program (Longwood, FL)

Small Business Improvement Grant Program (Longwood, FL) is sponsored by City of Longwood, FL. This competitive grant program from the City of Longwood, Florida, supports small businesses and entrepreneurs, including restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, or ice cream parlors.

Grants and Incentive Programs | Longwood, FL Citywide Telecommunication Projects Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more. Grants and Incentive Programs Grants and Incentive Programs A variety of business assistance programs and resources are available through the City of Longwood and partner agencies.

Prior to opening a new business, expanding a current or re-locating your company, engaging with the City or any of its partners may prove to be helpful in realizing a successful project. If you have any questions regarding the various programs and incentives, call or email Tom Krueger, Economic Development Manager, at 407-260-3430.

Small Business Improvement Grant The City of Longwood has established a Small Business Improvement Grant Program to facilitate the attraction and retention of restaurants and retail to the City of Longwood. For more on the Small Business Improvement Grant Program, click here.

Longwood Economic Development Tax Abatement Program (LEDTA) The program provides a City of Longwood Ad Valorem Tax Abatement for new businesses to the City of Longwood or the expansion of a current business. There are requirements to be met and the granting or refusal of exemptions is at the sole discretion of the Longwood City Commissioners. For more information concerning the LEDTA program, see Chapter 82 - Taxation (Sec.

82-252) of the Longwood Code of Ordinances. For information on this program, contact Tom Krueger, Economic Development Manager, at 407-260-3430. Seminole County Jobs Growth Incentive Trust Fund The program is funded through an agreement between Seminole County and the City of Longwood and provides monetary incentives for qualified target industries and businesses.

The funds may be used for relocation, impact fee, permitting or any other legitimate business costs. Applicants must demonstrate the creation of high paying jobs and substantial capital investment to be eligible to receive funds. Preference is given to projects that are constructing new buildings.

The program is available to new, relocating and expanding companies in Seminole County. Companies must increase their employment base by a minimum of 10 employees and the jobs must earn 100% of the county's average annual wage. The county's current average annual wage is $50,314.

Incentives are awarded on a case-by-case basis by the Board of County Commission. For more information concerning the JGI program, please contact Tom Krueger, Economic Development Manager, at tkrueger@longwoodfl. org or 407-260-3430.

Downtown Historic District Matching Grant Program The purpose of the Downtown Historic District Matching Grant Program is to provide assistance to property owners to restore, improve or re-create historic architectural features of facades of structures anywhere within the City of Longwood Downtown Historic District. All grant funds awarded require a matching dollar-for-dollar expenditure by the owner.

The allocation is on a first come basis and availability basis. The funds may be awarded as follows: 1) Contributing Structures, up to $5,000 and 2) Supporting Structure, up to $3,000. Application forms may be picked up at the Longwood Community Development Building at 174 West Church Ave or contact planning@longwoodfl.

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