If you would like to apply for funding assistance for a business start-up, business expansion project, commercial property improvements, or commercial development, there are several things you must do. First, please complete a Business Grant Intake Form and submit it to the CRA. This will help us guide you toward any grant programs that you may be eligible to receive.

Before you can submit an application for any grant program,
all applicants are required to attend a CRA Pre-Application Grants Workshop.

Workshops generally last one and half hours and are held twice a month or as needed. During the workshop, CRA staff will review program guidelines, including eligibility criteria, reporting and monitoring requirements, and payment policies. You will also learn what to include in your application packet and what to expect as you go through the approval process. You are welcome to attend a workshop at any time, even if you are just beginning to gather information for your business venture.

The dates and locations of upcoming workshops are listed below. Seating is limited, so advanced registration is required. To register, or to request additional information, please contact Elizabeth Burrows by  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or by calling the CRA office at (561) 276-8640.

2013 CRA Grant Workshops

Monday, January 28, 2pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, February 11, 2pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Wednesday, February 27, 5:30pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, March 11, 2pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room 

Monday, March 25, 2pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room  

Monday, April 8, 2pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Wednesday, April 24, 5:30pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, May 6, 2pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, May 20, 2pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, June 10, 2pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Wednesday, June 26, 5:30pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, July 8, 2pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, July 22, 2pm – Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, August 12, 2pm – Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Wednesday, August 28, 5:30pm – Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, September 9, 2pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, September 23, 2pm – Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, October 14, 2pm – Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Wednesday, October 30, 5:30pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, November 25, 2pm – Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Wednesday, December 4, 5:30pm - Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room

Monday, December 16, 2pm – Delray Beach Public Library, Tower Room