Lauderhill Grants

One of the ongoing programs Lauderhill continually works at is securing grants. Funds can come from the county, state, federal or other governmental or private organization. Every grant obtained helps the city provide the services demanded, and reduces Lauderhill's costs to operate. In many cases it can provide direct assistance to Lauderhill residents and businesses.

Recently, Lauderhill has received the following grants of note:

1) NSP Neighborhood Stabilization Program $4,293,288
To purchase and repair properties that have gone into foreclosure

2) CBDG Stimulus $219,266
Part of which has gone to create the International Trade Incubator Program to create jobs

3) Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant $595,200
Part has been used to give out 10,000 free CFL bulbs, $70,000 to provide interest free loans for residents to purchase energy efficient appliances (starting in April), and the rest to pay for the energy efficient applications at the new Lauderhill Performing Arts Center and Library (making it into a LEED Gold building).

4) COPS Hiring Grant $1,283,085
To pay for the hiring of 5 new police officers for 3 years.

5) Broward County Enhancement Grant Bus Shelters $502,126
To build new bus shelters throughout Lauderhill. Funds obtained through the Broward MPO.

6) John E. Mullin Park "Green" Enhancement Grant $75,000

7) Old City Hall (47th Ave.) "Green Enhancement Grant $75,000

8) Broward Beautiful $150,000
Sunrise Blvd. Median Improvements.

9) Broward County Bus Stop ADA Compliance $47,016

10) JAG Justice Formula Grant $264,217

11) 11th Place Enhancement $676,935
Broward Regional Park

Grants recently applied for, but no decision has been announced yet:

1) Urban Forestry Stimulus Grant $24,000

2) AFG Fire Fighter Hiring Grant $668,932

Additional Grants to be applied for:

1) National Endowment of the Arts "Mayor's Initiative" $250,000
Only cities who are a member of the US Conference of Mayors, and whose Mayor has attended the USCM Mayor's Institute on City Design, can apply. Lauderhill qualifies. Funds, if obtained, would be applied to the Arts and Entertainment District being created off 441.

2) Water SIP for toilet rebate/voucher Grant Program $50,000
If obtained, residents would be able to get a free new water saving toilet.

3) Transportation Enhancement $750,000
Award through the MPO process.

4) Broadband Technology $15,000,000