Arlington residents might remember a handful of projects and renovations that went up last year at popular local sites. For example, La Frontera’s playground got an expansion; stone edging was placed along Arkansas Lane and Perkins Place; and improvements were made to Tuscany Lake’s entryway.
All of these projects were funded and thanks to the City of Arlington’s Neighborhood Matching Grant Program. And now, in 2019, the program is back!
This year the City of Arlington—through the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program—is offering $150,000 for neighborhood improvement projects, overall to promote the general betterment of Arlington’s much-used public spaces.
Applications are already open, and the application process will close on November 1st. Submitted projects must serve a public purpose, be submitted by the neighbors themselves, and have a detailed timeline for the project.
All projects, of course, must also meet city codes, and each selected neighborhood must match 20% of the grant. Applications can be for up to $25,000, and projects can include beautification, landscaping, public art, sidewalks, entrance signs, and many other public, community based improvements.
There will be five information sessions located throughout the city:
- 6:30 PM Tuesday, September 17, 2019 – Northeast Branch Library
- 10:30 AM Saturday, September 28, 2019 – Southeast Library Branch
- 9:30 AM Saturday, October 5, 2019 – George W. Hawkes Library
- 6:30 PM Wednesday, October 9, 2019 – West Police Station
- 6:30 PM Monday, October 14, 2019 – East Police Station
In order for projects to be considered, a team leader must attend one of these meetings.
Projects are expected to be approved by January of 2020. Get involved along with your community by putting together projects ideas that’ll improve your neighborhood and benefit everybody! Any questions about the Neighborhood Matching Grant Project can be sent to [email protected].
