Mission
This $20,000 grant aims to combat problems surrounding urban blight, foster neighborhood revitalization, and spur positive community driven change one block at a time. The Love Your Block Program is specifically targeting neighborhoods that have been previously redlined, such as:
- West Hill
- Arbor Hill,
- North Albany
- The South End
With some inclusion in other areas of Albany that have been affected by blight, lack of resources, crime, and abandoned buildings, vacant lots, and high levels of poverty, such as:
- Beverwyck
- Mt. Hope
- Park South
- Sheridan Hollow
- Delaware Avenue
- Second Avenue
Mini-Grants
We will be awarding mini-grants of $500 – $1,500 dollars to organizations and neighborhood groups that:
- Are within Albany City limits, in the above neighborhoods
- Will implement their proposed project by the end of October 2022
- Provide a detailed budget of expenses
- Demonstrate how the group or proposed idea will fight blight, reduce poverty, create more community connections, and provide necessary resources
- Include proof of commitment to program goals with references from fellow community members