Upcoming Events and Engagement Opportunities
Attend a Neighborhood Matching Grant Pre-Application Workshop to learn how your neighborhood can receive up to $25k!
The Neighborhood Matching Grants Program (NMG) awards up to $25,000 to eligible neighborhood-based organizations to complete projects including art, beautification, signage, festivals, sustainability, safety improvements, community gardens, recreational features and more! Applications are accepted March 1, June 1, and September 1, annually. Organizations match funds received with at least 50% volunteer labor, the remaining match may be in the form of more volunteer labor, cash, or in-kind donations (equipment, supplies, professional services, etc.).
Participation in a pre-application workshop is required. To get started, attend one of the following workshops or view the workshop presentation and program guidelines online.
- Wednesday, January 18, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 26, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
- Thursday, February 2, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, February 8, 12:00 – 1:30 p.m.
- Monday, February 13, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.
These workshops will take place via Zoom. To participate, please register here. For more information, contact Jackie Clare at jackie.clare@charlottenc.gov.
Give back this holiday season through Keep Charlotte Beautiful's Adopt-a-City Street Program
Interested in giving back to your community this holiday season? Consider adopting a city street! Keep Charlotte Beautiful requires all adoptees to clean up a minimum of one mile of road at least three times every fiscal year (from July of one year to June of the next year). The program also lends out litter grabbers, gloves, vests, and trash bags when you need them and can help you arrange for the city to pick up your bags after your cleanup. In recognition of your work, the city will install two free, relatively customizable street signs in places of your choice along the route.
Questions? E-mail kcb@charlottenc.gov for more information.
Training on Demand: How to Start a Neighborhood Association
A neighborhood association is a group of neighbors that come together to improve the quality of life in their neighborhood. Some benefits of an organized neighborhood include stability, beautification, increased safety, and better relationships among neighbors. Organizing a neighborhood can be a huge undertaking; therefore, it is important to have a plan. This training will provide tips on how you and your neighbors can come together to start a neighborhood association.
To learn how to start a neighborhood association, watch the replay. Visit the Community Engagement Training on Demand page for additional training opportunities.
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