Facade Improvement Program
Fernandina Beach Main Street's (FBMS) Facade Improvement Program is designed to improve and enhance the overall look and experience of the Main Street District by providing matching grant funds to property or business owners within the boundaries of the FBMS District. These funds can be used for a number of types of projects that improve the exterior, street-facing portion of the property. The matching grant can provide up to 50% of the funds for a project with the maximum grant award of $10,000 to any one project. For more information and to apply, click on the buttons below. The documents will open in a new tab where you can then download or print them. For questions or to determine eligibility prior to completing an application, please contact the FBMS Executive Director at info@fernandinamainstreet.com.
DistrX Instructions
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Business Resources
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) free or low-cost business consulting, educational workshops and resources:
Assistance with technology
FSCJ Nassau Center (Florida State College at Jacksonville) offers a variety of degree and certificate programs at the Nassau County Center
Nassau County Economic Development Board
Nassau County Economic Development Board (nassauflorida.com)
State and local tax incentives
JAX USA Partnership
Nassau County Chamber of Commerce
Preparedness and Hurricane-Related Resources
www.FloridaDisaster.org – The state’s official source of information for individuals and businesses from the Florida Division of Emergency Management.
www.FloridaDisaster.biz – The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity’s website to provide businesses access to critical information before, during, and after a disaster.
For a hurricane preparedness checklist and other resources from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), please click here.
Residents, business, and property owners can find up-to-date local information as well as report damages on www.OneNassau.com.
Click here to download the guide: Treatment of Flood-Damaged Historic Buildings.
Click here to download the COFB Ready Business Hurricane Toolkit.
Compliance
Florida Department of Revenue
Florida Dept. of Revenue - Florida Dept. of Revenue (floridarevenue.com)
Florida Department of State
Small Business Resource Guide - Division of Library and Information Services - Florida Department of State (myflorida.com)
Internal Revenue Services
COVID/Health
Governmental Resources
City of Fernandina Beach
Business | Fernandina Beach, FL - Official Website (fbfl.us)
Doing business, codes, regulations
Nassau County
Nassau County - Official Website | Official Website (nassaucountyfl.com)
Business guidelines, regulations
Sunbiz.org/Division of Corporations, Florida Department of State
