Downtown Lighting Grant Program
The Miami DDA recognizes the importance of the proper lighting of the pedestrian’s pathways which is a critical factor in the quality of the nighttime pedestrian environment. The Miami DDA is committed to help downtown residents and visitors to navigate and enjoy businesses in the community while keeping patrons and properties safe. To assist property owners to comply with the City’s illumination standards and to enhance the overall lighting in the District, the Miami DDA offers a Downtown Lighting Grant Program (“Program”) to the owners of the properties within its boundaries.
Program Overview:
The Miami DDA will reimburse property owners for the cost of materials and labor, up to $2,500 for replacement of the existing lights or installation of the lights which comply with the City’s illuminations standards. Eligible applicants can apply for the Program by completing a short application on-line and uploading the necessary documentation. A checklist of required documents will be used to evaluate applications. For those applications determined to be eligible for the Program funds, awards will be disbursed as quickly as possible, until the fund is completely depleted.
Before applying, please read Downtown Lighting Grant Program Guidelines
Eligibility:
– a property owner or a person who has been given a written authorization by an owner to apply
for the grant and perform the lighting improvements.
– Property must be located within the boundary of the Miami DDA District.
– Compliance with Illumination Standards: All improvements must comply with the City’s Illumination Ordinance.
Eligible Expenses:
- Supply and installation of new/additional exterior building lighting (including lighting material, equipment, installation labor),
- Replacement of existing lighting with new lighting to comply with the city’s illuminations standards,
- Removal of awning, canopy, arcade, overhang, or other projections from the property that prevents the lighting of the right-of-way.
Application supporting documents:
- Proof of property ownership / property owner’s written authorization.
- Before photos (day and nighttime photos of the building with all existing outdoor lighting fixtures and the areas they illuminate).
- Renderings/drawings showing the proposed lights designs and locations.
- Professional cost estimate/quote for the total price of the project itemizing the cost of materials and labor.
CLICK HERE to apply for the Downtown Lighting Grant.
Grants will be awarded in the sole discretion of the Miami DDA based on the submission of the required documentation and the responses provided in the application. Miami DDA may, but is not required to, provide a reason for the denial of an application. An accepted application does not guarantee receipt of a grant funds. Miami DDA may terminate the Program at any time, for any reason, or when available funds are completely depleted. Grant funds will be disbursed upon completion of the approved lighting improvements and submission of the Final Report.
Questions regarding the program guidelines and the application process should be directed to info@miamidda.com with the subject line “Downtown Lighting Grant Program.”
