The Neighborhood Beautification Program (NBP) grant provides funding to Detroit-based neighborhood associations, block clubs, and partnering* faith-based organizations or non-profit organizations that currently own vacant lots or wish to lease vacant lots from the Detroit Land Bank (up to 4) to carry out a project in their community.
NBP has three eligible project areas: Clean-up Activities, Community Gardens, and Public Space Improvements.
Funding is also available for clean-up activities on neighborhood lots leased from the DLBA through the Lot Licensing Program.
Grant awards range from $500 to $15,000.
*Non-profit organizations and faith-based organizations need to partner with a neighborhood block club within 1 mile of their facility.
If your organization owns lots
please follow these steps:
If you want to do a clean up project,
but don’t own lots,
please follow these steps:
Click here to see if you are eligible and what you may need.
Read this to submit a successful application: official program guidelines
Project related administrative costs (<10%), insurance, contractor or design fees
Plot plans are measured drawings of your property that show the location of existing and proposed features of your project.
They are used by the Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) to permit your project.
You should include the following:
Property lines
The length and width of your parcels
Locations of sidewalks, streets, and alleys
Existing features
Proposed features,
Features to be removed
Five-foot setbacks between your property lines and any garden features
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For more information, click here
or contact us for help!
Applications Open from February 8th – March 17th
Click here to see if you are eligible and what you may need.
Read this to submit a successful application: official program guidelines
The DLBA is partnering with the City of Detroit to offer temporary licenses to Block Clubs and Community Groups to conduct clean-up projects on DLBA owned lots. Lot Licenses will provide short-term access to DLBA owned lots for the duration of the clean-up activities. Lot Licensing applicants are required to apply for clean-up funds through the City of Detroit’s Neighborhood Beautification Program. Click here to find lots in your area.
Plot plans are measured drawings of your property that show the location of existing and proposed features of your project.
They are used by the Buildings, Safety, Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) to permit your project.
You should include the following:
Property lines
The length and width of your parcels
Locations of sidewalks, streets, and alleys
Existing features
Proposed features,
Features to be removed
Five-foot setbacks between your property lines and any garden features
Labels
For more information, click here
or contact us for help!
Applications Open from February 8th – March 17th
Must be a registered block club with the City of Detroit Department of Neighborhoods.
To receive funds, all applicants (even if approved by the Department of Neighborhoods) must be a NonProfit 501(c)(3) organization to receive grant funds.
If the applicant is a 501 (c)(3) organization, move to Step 2. If you do not have a 501 (c)(3) designation, you may partner with one in your community.
If applicant already owns the vacant lot(s), move to Step 3.
Please note: The property owned must be in the name of a legal entity with the same name as the applicant organization.
If applicant does not own vacant lot(s), go to Detroit Land Bank Authority:
To find property in your area, CLICK HERE.
To apply for properties, CLICK HERE.
Clean-Up Activities
Vacant Lot Cleanup
Graffiti Removal/Public Space
Street Cleanup
Litter Removal/CLB, City Lot/Public Spaces
Community Gardens
Public Space Activities
Community Owned and Managed Park Improvements
Neighborhood Beautification Projects/Public Space
Park and Playground Seating
Gathering Spots (pocket parks, seating, benches and picnic tables)
Applications will be reviewed and awarded on a rolling basis. Ensure your application is complete, by carefully reviewing the Grant Guidelines and preparing all necessary documentation.
VIEW THE GRANT GUIDELINES HERE
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