NEWBURGH – The City of Newburgh has announces the annual launch of the Love Your Block Mini-grants program, a community-strengthening collaboration between the Newburgh City Council and New York State Attorney General Letitia James’ Cities RISE grant program.
City Manager Todd Venning: “The City of Newburgh is excited to announce the 2024 launch of our incredibly popular Love Your Block Mini-grant program, which provides funding to our City’s community organizations as theyjoin neighbors in common purpose and community spirit. I extend our sincere gratitude to New York State Attorney General Letitia James for her continued leadership and support for the City of Newburgh.”
The Love Your Block Mini-grant program makes funding available to community- and faith-based organizations, tenant associations, and block associations to facilitate community cleanup events throughout the City. Grant funding is available for carting and dumpster fees, cleaning supplies, as well as food and entertainment to facilitate a community block party cleanup event. All activities and events require a City of Newburgh event permit.
Love Your Block Mini-grants are available on a first come, first served basis. Those interested in applying for grant funding should contact Nick Edward, Neighborhood Stabilization Coordinator, at nedward@cityofnewburgh-ny.gov
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