Keep Charlotte Beautiful (KCB) is currently accepting Letters of Intent for its Beautification Grant, an annual opportunity which awards up to $5,000 for community beautification projects. This competitive grant is open to neighborhoods, businesses, nonprofits, schools, and individuals citywide.
Want to lean more? Attend the KCB Beautification Grant Pre-Application Workshop:
Want to know more about the grant and application process? Consider attending a pre-application workshop:
- Wednesday, October 18th: 6:00 PM- 7:30PM
Workshops will be presented using the Zoom online meeting platform. Online and phone-in access instructions will be provided to registered attendees prior to the workshop. Please visit our Neighborhood Training Programs and Resources page to register.
EMBED Beautification Grant: Highland Mill Montessori Sustainability Project
Eligible Project Opportunities
Applicants may request up to $150 for food and/or non-alcoholic beverages, when incorporated as a meaningful component of the proposed project.
Ready to get started? Submit a Letter of Intent (LOI)(DOCX, 48KB) by Wednesday, November 15th.
Letters of Intent must include the following:
- Project description in 250 words or less
- Project location, amount requested, tentative date when the project will take place, and entities involved
- Why the group is applying for this grant
- How this project will enhance applicant's community
Submit your LOI via email to KCB@charlottenc.gov, or call 704-432-4802 for questions and alternative submittal options.
Grant Considerations:
- Grant funds are provided as reimbursement upon project completion with submission of qualified receipts, unless other arrangements are made. No match is required.
- Grant funded activities may not begin prior to contract signing and must be completed by December 31st, 2023.
- Projects are subject to review and approval processes through Keep Charlotte Beautiful and the City of Charlotte. When applicable, written property owner permission is required.
After you apply:
KCB Board Members will review LOI's, select finalists will be invited to submit a formal grant application. Grant applications will be reviewed using a competitive scoring process in accordance with these criteria:
Scoring Criteria
Possible Points
- Project Impact & Need - 25 Points
- Project Design - 25 Points
- Level of Participation & Community Involvement - 10 Points
- Project Budget - 20 Points
- Sustainability with ongoing costs or maintenance needs- 15 Points
- Adopt-a-City Street Participation* - 5 Points
Total Possible Points - 100 Points
For questions please call 704-432-4802, or e-mail KCB@charlottenc.gov
