The Love Your Block (LYB) program is for listed neighborhood groups who are interested in making a difference in their community.
Donor Name: City of Phoenix
State: Arizona
City: Phoenix
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program is designed to develop and build neighborhood capacity. Participants will discover the unique traits of leadership and find a place to learn, study and grow into that leader. LYB has an exciting instructor-led, highly participatory workshop designed to increase resident knowledge and equip them to make a dynamic impact in their community. Neighborhood groups can apply for a grant for up to $5,000 to implement a project in their community, 8 groups will be awarded annually. This program is funded by a grant from the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) and matched by the City of Phoenix Public Works Department. This program is led by the Neighborhood Services Department with support by the City Manager’s Office, Mayor’s Office, and Keep Phoenix Beautiful.
The goals of the LYB Program are:
- To reduce blight and beautify neighborhoods.
- Engage current and new stakeholders willing to participate in neighborhood improvement efforts.
- Build neighborhood capacity by implementing a sustainable project with a positive impact.
Use of Grant Funds
- Funds may be used for marketing materials that promote or increase awareness of the neighborhood group’s identity, such as T-shirts, hats, newsletter development, flyers, and other materials for branding and engagement.
- Funds may be used to pay for services that support a proposed project, such as services rendered by a muralist or a streets barricade company for a street fair.
- Food and non-alcoholic beverages costs, included in the proposed project’s budget, must be no more than 5% of the project’s total budget (or total amount requested). Therefore, the projected cost for food and non-alcoholic beverages should be up to $250.
- Funds may be used for building materials needed for the project
For more information, visit City of Phoenix.