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TAMPA'S DOWNTOWN
REfund Grant
Tampa’s Downtown Reinvestment and Relief Fund
Tampa’s Downtown Reinvestment and Relief Fund (“REfund”) Grant Program is to provide critical financial support to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The funds for this program are provided by the Special Services District to serve the immediate needs of Downtown at this time.
The Special Services District (SSD) was created in 1994 by Downtown property owners and community leaders to serve as an investment for the betterment, economic growth, and beautification of Tampa’s Downtown. Services provided by the Tampa Downtown Partnership via the SSD include Tampa’s Downtown Guides and Clean Team, marketing, business development, transportation, public space activation, planning, beautification, and grants.
Grant Information (click each category to expand):
Award Information:
Tampa’s Downtown REfund Program is an emergency grant focused on providing financial aid to support basic needs to maintain business operations of small businesses that have invested in the local economy by locating in Tampa’s Downtown. The fund offers a direct payment of $1,000 to eligible applicants, with a total budget of $50,000 to support the program. This award is a grant, and the recipient will not need to repay the funds at any time. The SSD Advisory Committee will be the party responsible for the review of eligibility and approval of applications. Grant applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis and distributed until all funds are depleted. Payment checks will be administered directly to the applicant via first-class mail upon approval by the committee.
Grant Funds May Be Used For:
Commercial lease and mortgage payments
Supplies and administrative expenses deemed critical for business operations
Utility fees
Equipment or programs needed to assist the business with a transition to temporary digital services (e.g., webcams for virtual trainings, software licensing for videoconferencing, online retailing software)
Eligibility:
Business must be located within the Downtown SSD boundary (Diagram A)
Applicant must be the owner of the business
Business owners with multiple locations within the SSD may submit one application for each site. A separate application must be submitted for each location
Business must be locally owned and operated
Small business sectors whose operations are reduced and/or closed by state or local order beginning March 20, 2020:
Restaurant and café
Retail soft goods
Grocery, floral market, and general merchandise
Personal care services
Art galleries
Live music, theater, and other performing arts venues
Bars, pubs, and nightlife establishments
Must be an established business with 12+ months of operations
Diagram A: Special Services District Boundary (in yellow)
Required Documents:
Signed Application, completed legibly and in full
Paid, current, and/or past due invoices and receipts for eligible expenses that meet the grant amount of $1,000. The documents must be attached to the application form at the time of submittal and must be dated from no earlier than March 20th – June 30th, 2020.
Copy of the business license
Copy of business owner’s driver’s license or state identification card
How to Apply:
Due to an overwhelming response, applications closed at 9 am on Thursday, May 7th.
List of Recipients
Sea Dog Cantina
The Corner Café and Deli
GenX Tavern, LLC
Flock and Stock
Tampa Pizza Company
Si-am Thaiamerican Restaurant
Ahead Salon, Inc.
ENC Waterside Inc DBA The Corners Pizza
Milly On Lashes
Toast Tampa LLC DBA Hotel Bar
Falafel Inn Mediterranean Grill
Astro Ice Cream, LLC
Zukku Sushi, LLC
Don Me Now
Carlton Academy Day School, LLC
Florida Museum of Photographic Arts, Inc.
8-Count Productions DBA Rialto Theatre
Caffe Fresco 50/50
Caffe Fresco 50/50
Bobby C’s Inc. DBA Moxies Cafe Rivergate
Hungry Greek Element Building
Zelwin LLC DBA Jimmy Johns
Tampa Museum of Art, Inc.
Vale Food Company Tampa
Downtown Subway Inc., Subway #4807
Downtown Subway Inc., Subway #26256
Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Inc.
Museum SW LLC (Museum Subway)
Third Refuge, LLC DBA Gallito
Spain Sandwich Shop Inc.
Beauty Brought Out, LLC
Wax Tampa, LLC DBA European Wax Center
Bamboozle Living Inc. DBA Bamboozle Café
Bamboozle Tea Lounge DBA Bamboozle Channelside
Modern Paw LLC
East Madison Salon
Pokeys Rock and Rolls
Sweatshop Urban Fitnex
Restless Styles
Stageworks, Inc. DBA Stageworks Theatre
Tampa Muay Thai Inc
Soleciety, LLC
Taco Bus
The Minimalist Salon
Florida Medical Odyssey DBA Frenchies Modern Nails Tampa
Nocturnal Hospitality Group DBA Franklin Manor
MyaTampaLLC DBA Mole Abuela
Nine 15 Group LLC DBA Osteria
Reina Shoe Repair
District Tavern DBA Enterprise of Tampa, LLC
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