Program Overview
The City of Fountain Valley has created the Outdoor Dining Pilot Program, which will provide funding to commercial property owner(s) for outdoor dining support program who have suffered negative impacts due to COVID-19 located in the First District. The City is seeking property owner(s) to submit proposal to design/construct outdoor dining setup with a minimum of three adjacent retail pads. The desire is to create an attractive and efficient combined dining experience. The program is based on the availability of funds and property owner(s) may receive up to $200,000 in grant by November 30, 2021. The funds are to be predominantly targeted for hard construction costs such as concrete, railings, bollards, and/or planters. The proposed project must be completed by December 31, 2022 or the awarded grant funds must be returned to the City.
Deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, September 17, 2021 before 4 p.m. Property owner(s) project must be located in District 1 (Warner Avenue north to the City limits).
See the Grant Program Guidelines Below (PDF)