The Neighborhood Beautification Program awards grants for organizations in the City of Detroit to improve vacant land in their neighborhoods.
Donor Name: City of Detroit
State: Michigan
City: Detroit
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/23/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Neighborhood Beautification Program (NBP) grant provides funding to Detroit-based neighborhood associations, block clubs, and partnering faith-based organizations or non-profit organizations that currently own vacant lots or wish to lease vacant lots from the Detroit Land Bank (up to 4) to carry out a project in their community.
The NBP is part of the Neighborhood Improvement Fund (NIF), which was championed by Council President Sheffield as part of the development deal for the Detroit Pistons’ new headquarters and training facility in District 5. NIF dollars are derived from the net income tax revenue collected from NBA players’ salaries during home games played at Little Caesars Arena and the salaries of Pistons and Palace Sports & Entertainment employees. The initial funding for the NBP was $2.25 million, including $1.25 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and $1 million in NIF funding. In August 2023, Mayor Duggan and Council President Sheffield announced an additional $2.5 million in ARPA funding to extend the program through 2025.
Eligible Project Areas
NBP has three eligible project areas: Clean-up Activities, Community Gardens, and Public Space Improvements.
Eligible clean-up activities include:
- Brush clearing
- Grading and seeding
- Street/alley clean-ups
- Graffiti removal
- Litter removal
Funding is also available for clean-up activities on neighborhood lots leased from the DLBA through the Lot Licensing Program.
Funding Information
Grant awards range from $500 to $15,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be registered with the Department of Neighborhoods.
- Must be designated as a 501c(3).
For more information, visit City of Detroit.
