Buffalo Promise Neighborhood (BPN) is piloting a Livable Community Grant program to partner with block clubs to increase quality of life within the neighborhood. BPN will provide ten grants up to $500.00 each with matching funds from block clubs. The grant is intended to support projects within the block club. Examples of appropriate utilization of grant funds are: tree planting and garden projects, lighting, signage and crime reduction activities.
Eligibility criteria:
- Application must be submitted by a registered block club.
- Block club must have financial accountability and system to track funds.
- Block club must exist within the Buffalo Promise Neighborhood footprint.
- Project(s) need to be completed by December 31, 2016.
Timeline:
- Application deadline date: April 30th*
- Committee Review: May 1st – May 15th
- Notification of Award: May 16th – May 30th
How to apply:
Download and fill out application
Submissions can be received by email and or US mail. Submit completed application with supporting documentation by April 30, 2016* to:
Tanya Staples – tstaples@mtb.com
or
Tanya Staples
Director Community Affairs
Buffalo Promise Neighborhood
465 Main Street, Suite 510
Buffalo, New York 14203
*Must be postmarked by April 30, 2016. Late and/or incomplete applications will be returned.
If you have any questions, please contact Tanya at 716.839.6878 or via email to tstaples@mtb.com.