Love Your Block Grants Come to Dallas
The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University has announced that the City of Dallas will receive Love Your Block grants to fund resident-led, neighborhood revitalization projects in communities across the city. As one of 16 newly selected U.S. cities, Dallas will join the largest cohort in the history of the Love Your Block program – which has reached nearly 50,000 community members who have improved nearly 4,000 public spaces – creating nearly 800 art displays, cleaning 102,000 square feet of graffiti, and removing 6.7 million pounds of trash in cities nationwide since its creation in 2009.
What is the Love Your Block Program?
The Love Your Block program is a national initiative that aims to empower residents to take ownership of their neighborhoods and make positive changes. The program provides mini-grants to support local, resident-led revitalization projects that make a block a better place to live. Whether it’s cleaning up a vacant lot, planting a community garden, repairing a public space, or painting a mural, the Love Your Block program wants to hear your ideas and support your efforts to make a difference in your community.
Who Can Apply for the Love Your Block Grants?
Residents, neighborhood groups, and community organizations are invited to apply for the mini-grants. This includes individuals, community groups, neighborhood associations, and nonprofits. Any group or individual that is passionate about making a positive impact in their community is encouraged to apply.
What Kind of Projects Can Be Funded?
The Love Your Block grants can fund a wide range of projects, including beautification, blight removal, public art, cleanups, small repairs, community gardens, and more. The program is looking for innovative and creative ideas that will make a lasting impact on the community.
How to Apply for the Love Your Block Grants
To apply for the Love Your Block grants, residents and community groups can visit the Keep Dallas Beautiful Love Your Block website. The application deadline is May 15, 2025. For more information on the application process and eligibility requirements, please visit the website.
Application Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Who Can Apply?
Residents, community groups, neighborhood associations, and nonprofits.
What Kind of Projects?
Beautification, blight removal, public art, cleanups, small repairs, community gardens, and more!
Where Can I Apply?
For more information and where to apply please visit: Keep Dallas Beautiful Love Your Block
Benefits of the Love Your Block Program
The Love Your Block program has a proven track record of success, with nearly 50,000 community members participating in the program since its creation in 2009. The program has resulted in the creation of nearly 800 art displays, the cleaning of 102,000 square feet of graffiti, and the removal of 6.7 million pounds of trash. By providing mini-grants to support local, resident-led revitalization projects, the Love Your Block program empowers residents to take ownership of their neighborhoods and make positive changes.
Conclusion
The Love Your Block grants are a unique opportunity for residents and community groups to make a positive impact in their neighborhoods. With the support of the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, the City of Dallas is committed to empowering residents to take ownership of their communities and make lasting changes. Don’t miss the chance to apply for the Love Your Block grants and make your block a better place to live.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the deadline to apply for the Love Your Block grants?
A: The application deadline is May 15, 2025.
Q: Who can apply for the Love Your Block grants?
A: Residents, community groups, neighborhood associations, and nonprofits can apply for the grants.
Q: What kind of projects can be funded by the Love Your Block grants?
A: The grants can fund a wide range of projects, including beautification, blight removal, public art, cleanups, small repairs, community gardens, and more.
Q: Where can I apply for the Love Your Block grants?
A: You can apply for the grants by visiting the Keep Dallas Beautiful Love Your Block website.
Q: How much money is available for the Love Your Block grants?
A: The amount of money available for the grants varies, but the program has provided nearly $1 million in funding to support resident-led revitalization projects since its creation in 2009.
