The City of Charlotte is seeking applications for the Placemaking Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Charlotte
State: North Carolina
City: Charlotte
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Urban Design Center in the City of Charlotte’s Planning, Design, and Development department is leading the effort with their own projects while creating opportunities for neighborhoods to use placemaking to promote community collaboration and accomplish public space goals.
Charlotte’s Placemaking Project Grant Program provides project funding and technical support to residents to create and enhance community vibrancy, safety, and creative identity through:
- Activation of leftover and/or underutilized spaces
- Streetscape improvements
- Art and beautification efforts
- Creation of community gathering spaces
Objectives
- Provide opportunities for neighborhoods, individuals, and businesses to define the character and identity of their communities.
- Provide opportunities for residents and business owners to better leverage public and private land for community use in Charlotte.
- Provide opportunities for local artists to work with communities and enhance the city’s public realm.
- Activate public spaces and infrastructure to create safer, more vibrant, and unique character to Charlotte’s neighborhoods.
Funding Information
- Total funding available: $150,000
- Award grants between: $5,000 AND $25,000
Eligibility Criteria
- Neighborhood and homeowners associations
- Community organizations
- Businesses or merchant organizations
- Individuals with Project Teams
- Applicant groups must be significantly composed of people who live within the City of Charlotte limits
- If selected, applicant must be able to meet the City of Charlotte vendor requirements
For more information, visit City of Charlotte.
