CRA approves improvement matching grants for Cleveland Ave.
FORT MYERS, Fla. (Feb. 2, 2026) – The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) recently approved Commercial Property Improvement Matching Grants for the Cleveland Ave. redevelopment area.
The first grant was awarded to CVL Myers LLC’s property located at 2960-2976 Cleveland in n the not-to-exceed amount of $45,462.38. The grant will be used to replace soffit/fascia and a canopy as well as exterior patching and painting and parking lot improvements.
The second grant is in the not-to-exceed amount of $140,832.47 for the Henderson Partnership located at 92-94 Mildred Dr. The funds will be used for design services, parking lot improvements, signage, landscaping, exterior patching and painting, door replacement and new fencing.
The third grant went to Pari Hospitality, LLC’s property located at 4850 S Cleveland Ave. in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for door, window, soffit and fascia replacement as well as landscaping and exterior lighting.
The fourth grant was awarded to JHAM Hospitality, LLC located at 4760 S Cleveland Ave. in the not-to-exceed amount of $188,455.83. The grant will go towards parking lot improvements, door/window replacements, exterior patching and painting, landscaping, exterior lighting, soffit/fascia replacement and new fencing.
The fifth grant is in the not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 for FortyOne Hospitality LLC’s property located at 4811 S Cleveland Ave. The funding will enable replacement of soffit/fascia, windows and landscaping.
The final grant was awarded in the not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 for Shivani Inc.’s property located at 2939 Cleveland Ave. and will fund replacement of soffit/fascia/canopy as well as exterior patching and painting and parking lot improvements.
The CRA Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program is a matching grant for commercial property owners and businesses within Fort Myers redevelopment areas. The maximum potential grant available for a project in Tier I is 75 percent of the total eligible expenditure, with a maximum award of $50,000. The Fort Myers CRA has offered commercial preservation incentives/ grant programs since 2010 and grant awards are based on the availability of funds.
More information on the CRA’s Commercial Property Improvement Grant Program can be found at https://www.fortmyerscra.com/incentives/commercial-property-improvement-matching-grant.
ABOUT THE FORT MYERS COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (CRA)
Since 1984, the CRA has managed redevelopment trusts to revitalize blighted areas in the City of Fort Myers. This reinvestment can take the form of public infrastructure, residential and commercial grant programs, public arts, affordable housing development, safety initiatives and historic preservation.
If left under-resourced, parts of our city risk remaining overlooked, affecting community spirit, and slowing economic growth. This lack of redevelopment doesn’t just impact current residents—it also discourages potential new businesses and families from making our city their home. Imagine a city where every neighborhood is a beacon of growth and community spirit—a place where residents enjoy sustainable, thriving spaces and businesses benefit from a vibrant economic environment. This is the future we’re creating. The Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency was created in 1984 by the City of Fort Myers, Florida, under Florida Statute Chapter 163. The Fort Myers City Council members, sitting as the Community Redevelopment Agency Board of Commissioners, oversee the Agency’s programs and policies. The Fort Myers CRA office is located at 1400 Jackson Street in the historical downtown River District.