The City of Powder Springs is now accepting applications for its 2023 Neighborhood Beautification Grant program for eligible visual improvement projects in neighborhoods, including entrances, common spaces and building exteriors.
Donor Name: City of Powder Springs
State: Georgia
City: Powder Springs
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/17/2023
Size of the Grant: $500 and $4,000
Details:
Priority will be given to projects that are highly visible to the public, contribute to improving the appearance of the community, and promote the historic and/or unique character of the area. All awarded projects must be appropriate for the existing structures and location (similar or complementary in design, scale, style, color, materials, and finish) and consistent with the location’s current uses. Grant awards will be based on how well the project fulfills the objectives of the program and the feasibility of the project, including provisions for ongoing maintenance, if applicable. In addition, preference will be given to older neighborhoods and properties with greater needs. At least one grant will be awarded within each ward of the city and at least one grant will be awarded within the City’s Livable Centers Initiative (LCI) study area.
Eligible work is limited to exterior improvements to common areas, entrances, and buildings in single-family residential neighborhoods and multi-family residential properties within the limits of the City of Powder Springs. Ineligible projects include roof repairs or replacement, security systems, general maintenance (except exterior painting), interior improvements, purchase of personal property or equipment, or projects where work has already started.
Project examples would include, but are not limited to, installing neighborhood identification signage, organizing neighborhood cleanups, constructing playground equipment in a vacant or public area, and planting a community garden.
Funding Information
- Project funding is limited to a maximum of $4,000.00 project with a minimum grant of $500.00.
- Applicants must provide a 100% match for the grant consisting of any combination of funds and in-kind support, including donation of materials or equipment and labor provided by volunteers or donated by contractors or other vendors.
- Funds will typically be provided as follows: 50% of the grant upon approval, with an additional 25% once the project has observably commenced, with the remaining 25% paid once the project is complete and has been approved by the City as fulfilling the obligations of the grant award.
- Grant awards will be based on how well the project fulfills the objectives of the program and the feasibility of the project (including provisions for ongoing maintenance, if applicable). In addition, preference will be given to older neighborhoods and properties with greater needs. At least one grant will be awarded within each Ward of the City and at least one grant will be awarded within the City’s Livable Centers Initiative study area.
Eligibility Criteria
- Homeowners associations, neighborhood organizations, and similar neighborhood-based organizations are eligible to apply. Such organizations must be open to anyone living in the neighborhood who meets the membership requirements, and membership must be targeted to a specific geographic area.
- Multi-family residential property owners are also eligible to apply.
- The location to be improved must not be in violation of any City codes.
- Applicant must not be a party in any active lawsuit with the City of Powder Springs.
- Applicant must be current on all City taxes, permits, fees, levies, fines and penalties owed to the City.
- Ineligible entities include government-owned entities; entities owned or managed by elected or appointed officials of Powder Springs or Cobb County or by family of any of these officials; any entity suspended or disbarred from participation in federally funded projects.
For more information, visit City of Powder Springs.
