Capital Improvement Incentive Fund (CIIF)

Proposed projects must be located on publicly owned property and must be consistent with the master plan of the proposed site. The Roanoke County School Construction Committee must also approve any project on school property and a letter of their approval must accompany the grant application.  Projects submitted for County-owned leased property or school property must benefit the general public or those programs sanctioned or sponsored by the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Department.

For information regarding program eligibility, see: https://www.roanokecountyparks.com/DocumentCenter/View/226/CIIF-Grant-Instructions?bidId=#page=2

Project Selection Criteria: 

1. Projects on Roanoke County Parks, Recreation, and Tourism property will receive priority consideration;
2. Projects that meet specific needs identified in the Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism’s Master Plan;
3. Projects that correct and/or improve the safety and security of a field or facility;
4. Projects that reduce maintenance and/or operating costs;
5. Projects that add, enhance, or expand a needed service;
6. Projects that serve the greatest number of people and benefit an entire community or (sanctioned) athletic group as opposed to a limited user group;
7. Feasibility of the schedule and completion dates of the project and the past project performance of the requesting organization. 

Examples of Projects: 

• Trail and greenway construction;
• Provision of sports/security lighting and fencing;
• Paving of park facilities such as parking lots and access roads, and repair of deteriorated playing; surfaces including basketball and tennis court renovations;
• Restroom construction, remodeling, and renovation;
• Landscaping and other aesthetic improvements in parks;
• Playgrounds, including renovation and expansions.

• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Estimated Total Program Funding: