Little Rock is accepting applications for its Love Your Block Grant, typically awarded to neighborhood associations for specific projects.
The city gives out four $1,000 grants to each of its seven wards for a total of 28 grants each year. Some years it has decided to award more.
Any neighborhood-based organization registered with the city is eligible to apply. The program is meant to encourage volunteerism, foster civic pride, and enhance and beautify neighborhoods.
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The application period runs through April 20. To qualify for a grant, the project must be completed before the end of 2018.
Anyone who wishes to apply can visit arkansasonline.com/loveyourblock, fill out the application forms and then mail them to Housing and Neighborhood Programs, ATTN: Love Your Block, 500 West Markham St., Suite 120 West, Little Rock, AR 72201.
Questions can be directed to Karen Withers or Chris Bennett at (501) 371-6825.