Restaurant Operations: Essential Equipment Grant Program

The Clearwater Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) provides the Essential Equipment Grant Program up to $3,500 to assist Food and Beverage (F&B) operators with the purchase or repair of essential equipment needed to effectively operate F&B establishments. An applicant for the Essential Equipment Grant Program must meet all the following criteria to be eligible for the grant:  • Applicant is a business owner or commercial tenant operating a Food and Beverage establishment, within the Downtown CRA boundaries.   • Applicant must submit 2 quotes per item. • Property taxes are current; and  • Currently open for business.