The Community Redevelopment Agency has a new grant program oferring up to $20,000 to some of the 3,193 residence in the Heart of Boynton, a long-neglected area targeted for redevelopment stretching from Boynton Beach Boulevard north to the Boynton Canal and from I95 East to Federal Highway.
$440,000 has been set aside for the fiscal year that began October 1. The CRA's old grant program, which covered exterior upgrades only and required matching money, was not used by a single homeowner during the fiscal year that ended Sept. 30.
The new program allows owners to apply for outright grants to improve their homes both inside and out. Eligible projects include but are not limited to interior and exterior painting, hurricane shutters, landscaping, roof repair or replacement, electrical and plumbing upgrades, appliance replacement, removal of debris and correction of code violations.
