Arlington Invests $105,000 In Neighborhood Matching Grant Projects

Press release from the City of Arlington:

February 11, 2021

The City continues to invest in neighborhoods throughout The American Dream City, with the Arlington City Council approving more than $105,000 in new Neighborhood Matching Grants for seven projects across the City.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was developed in 2007 to foster civic pride, enhance neighborhoods and encourage collaboration between residents and City government. The program aligns with the City Council priority to Champion Great Neighborhoods.

For a project to be considered, it must be submitted by neighbors, serve a public purpose, have a detailed timeline and meet all City codes. Each neighborhood must also contribute 20% grant match towards the project through cash, in-kind donations and/or volunteer hours.

The projects selected to receive funding in 2021 include:

Neighborhood
Project
Amount

Arlington Downs Townhouse Corp.
Revitalization Project
$20,000

Bel Air on Abram Community Association, Inc.
Market Green
$20,100

Cantor Park Condominiums
Homeowners Association, Inc.
Lighting Improvements
$6,200

Eden Village Home Owner’s
Association, Inc.
Lighting Improvements
$19,410

Graham Square Townhouse
Association
Fence Project
$25,000

Inniswood Owners Association,
Inc.
Entryway Landscape Improvements
and Flag Pole
$11,250

River Ridge Neighborhood
Entryway Landscaping
$3,950

In total, the City is investing $105,910 in neighborhood projects. Click here to learn more about the Neighborhood Matching Grant program. The next grant cycle will open in August 2021.

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