Community Improvement Grants encourage neighborhood groups and homeowner's association participation in community improvement projects. Approved projects are eligible for up to $9,999 and must benefit the neighborhood, be accessible to the general public, and include three bids. There are a limited amount of funds for this program each year and grants are awarded on a first come, first served basis.
Large community improvement grants are physical improvements to common areas accessible to the general public such as:
In order to complete the attached grant application, an applicant must have:
In addition, all grant applications require a completed and signed W-9 form.
Please allow several weeks for application processing following application submittal. Please note: Community improvement grant monies are mailed to payee upon completion and close out of the project.
Community Improvement Grant Application Form
If the project is awarded, community improvement grants are given a timeline to complete the project (generally within a year), and must communicate any delays of the project timeline with the grant coordinator. Ideally, projects should be closed out by December 1, 2025. Grant monies are mailed to payee on W-9 Form upon completion and close out of the project. The Grantee must execute an agreement with the City outlining the terms and conditions of the grant prior to release of any grant funds. The Grantee will be subject to the agreement executed with the City, which will include information regarding any necessary documentation on proof of payment for disbursement of the Grant funds and close out of the project.
Design Guidelines: The Grant Program and its coordinator are completely separate from the Planning and Building Divisions, and the Grantee must speak or meet with City staff prior to commencing on the Project to ensure that all necessary permits are obtained and to ensure that project improvements are in compliance with the Unified Land Use Code (ULUC) and all applicable design guidelines. Proposed designs should be context-sensitive and appropriate and seek to enhance the property and city aesthetic generally.
Upon project completion, grant recipients must send the following to the grant coordinator by email to receive the grant award check:
For more information and to apply for the Community Improvement Grant, contact the Grant Coordinator at dciernia@littletongov.org.
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