WHAT WE DO
Love Your Block Hartford's goal is to increase neighborhood pride by creating opportunities for residents to own and lead change in their community. We will achieve this by providing competitive mini-grants that support volunteer-led anti-litter projects.
LYB Mini-Grant Application 2020
In Year Two, the grant will support residents who want to make a difference in their community by funding projects focused on combating litter, activating vacant lots, and strengthening neighborhood pride. Ideal locations are gateway areas with high visibility and high-impact. Community groups or individuals are eligible to apply for up to $1,000 to fund projects that will revitalize and beautify their neighborhood. All project proposals within these parameters will be reviewed for approval.
LYB Application Timeline
FEBRUARY 14TH
JUNE 5TH
JUNE 19TH
JUNE 27TH
AUGUST 30TH
Application Opens
Application Closes
Awardees Announced
Mandatory Orientation
Project Completion
Vacant Lot Revitalization and Blight Remediation with the
City of Hartford
LYB Hartford prioritizes revitalizing vacant lots within the city, with the assistance of the Office of Community Engagement. LYB mini-grant applicants are welcome to reach out to LYB Hartford to request assistance from our partners in the City.
LYB Invests in Community Leaders
“A recent study from the Urban Institute has shown us that the impact of Love Your Block goes beyond cleaning up neighborhoods and creating more park space... It is also bringing neighbors together and strengthening communities. We are excited to help our cities revitalize neighborhoods, keep people in their homes, and build trust between cities and their people as part of these efforts.”
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- Myung J. Lee, Cities of Service Executive Director
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Love Your Block is made possible with support from Cities of Service.
LYB PROGRAM TIMELINE
Fall 2020
Partner and Design Program
Meet with community members and stakeholders across the city to inform and support the program.
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February 2020
February & March 2020
Workshops & Pop-Up Events
Application workshops and pop-ups will be hosted at different locations to answer questions about the program and application. Check out page here for info.
June 2020
Distribute Mini-Grants
Awardees are selected and money is dispersed to the group.
June - August 2020
Implement Projects
Projects are implemented by volunteers and metrics are collected.
September 2020
Evaluate
Metrics are submitted and evaluated. The projects are sustained into the future.
September 2020
End of Year 2 Celebration!
CONTACT US
(860)-757-9045
550 Main Street, Second Floor, Office of Community Engagement, Hartford, CT 06103
