Established neighborhood associations have multiple opportunities to apply for a piece of the $250,000 pie Long Beach has set aside for community events, projects and programs.
Depending on what area the association serves, neighborhood groups can either apply for grants between $1,500 and $10,000. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funds and City general funds are merging for a total of $250,000 available for neighborhood association grants.
Neighborhood associations that serve lower-income areas can apply for grants for up to $10,000, while over 60 other neighborhood groups can apply to micro-grants of $1,500.
During National Night Out on Aug. 1, Mayor Rex Richardson was visiting various neighborhood block parties and spreading the word about the grants.
Long Beach’s Housing and Neighborhood Services Bureau will review applications and administer funds for both groups. All applicants must have a tax ID number or fiscal agent and complete their application online.
All completed applications and questions can be sent to NSB@longbeach.gov.
Community Development Block Grants for lower-income areas
The City has set aside $150,000 for public service programs and projects hosted by neighborhood associations in lower-income areas. At least 15 groups will receive Community Development Block Grants (CDBG), with a maximum funding opportunity of $10,000.
The projects must be “aimed at helping improve neighborhood conditions, collaborations and revitalization efforts,” the City said in a public statement.
Neighborhoods that qualify for CDBG include:
- West Long Beach neighborhoods
- Washington neighborhood
- Long Beach neighborhoods just south of Signal Hill
- Carmelitos neighborhood and neighborhoods north of it
Residents can view a map to determine whether their neighborhood qualifies for a CDBG.
For further clarification on which neighborhood associations qualify, contact NSB@longbeach.gov. or call 562.570.6866.
CDBG applications are due by Aug. 24 and can be filled out online at https://www.longbeach.gov/hudgrants. Applicants who are not chosen will be put on a waitlist and may receive funding if the selected projects are canceled or withdrawn.
Neighborhood Micro Grants
Over 60 grants of up to $1,500 will be awarded to established neighborhood associations from anywhere in the city.
Micro grants can be used for projects that focus on:
- Blight reduction
- Employment events
- Projects that improve neighborhood spirit, collaboration and revitalization
- Crime awareness
- Fair housing
- Physical and mental health services
Applications for micro grants can be found at longbeach.gov/nmgp and will remain open until all the funding is awarded. Completed applications should be sent to NSB@longbeach.gov.
1 comment
Comments are closed.