Love Your Block Mini-Grant Application

Love Your Block Mini-Grant Application
*Before applying, review the eligibility criteria and awardee requirements below*

Overview

Love Your Block Baltimore is a grant program that funds resident-led, place-based community projects that promote cleaning, greening, and public safety to alleviate neighborhood disregard and violence. During Cycle 2 of our Mini-Grant Cycle, LYB will be rewarding grants with the monetary value of $600 to recipients who are selected.

The Living Classrooms Foundation will review all mini-grant applications, aid in grant projects, and will be the sole handler of funding disbursements.

Application Due Date: April 10, 2026

Eligibility Criteria
- Applications are open to individual residents over the age of 18, groups, or organizations.
- Applicants do not need to own the property to apply (renters are welcome!), but they must be willing to obtain permission from the owner.
- Applicants must live in the Belair Edison, C.A.R.E, and Broadway East neighborhoods
- Project materials provided will be up to $600.00.
- The project must benefit the community and improve the neighborhood.
Mini-grant Requirements
- All projects must be completed and funds spent by August 31, 2026 (or earlier based on your city’s local implementation schedule).
- Grantees must submit a final report, including a description of project activities, a spending summary, at least one output and one outcome, and at least one “before and after” photo.
- Comply with all applicable city, state, and federal laws.
- Submit a final report by September 10, 2026, including a brief description of what activities were undertaken and how the funds were spent. Include at least one output and one outcome. The Living Classrooms Foundation will provide all mini-grant recipients with the proper template needed to complete the final report.
Support Available for Applicants

Once selected, all recipients will be required to attend an orientation session led by their Love Your Block Fellow, followed by bi-weekly check-ins.
For any questions, contact Tmurray@livingclassrooms.org
Applicant/Organization Name*
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
Address*
Neighborhood*
Organization Information

For applicants who are not applying under an organization/group, answer "N\A" under all required sections
Organization President/ Executive Director*
Title*
Phone Number
Required for organizations
Email
Designated Point of Contact Name
Please fill out if the Point of Contact is not the same as the president/director.
Point of Contact Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Point of Contact Email
Mission Statement*
Brief Description of Organization*

Project Proposal
Project Title
Project Lead
Who will be leading this project?
Project Type
If Selected "other", Please Identify Project Type
Project Description
Provide an overview of your project, your goals, and what you hope to do. Describe the current issues or challenges your project wants to address and why this is important now. (Max 300 words)
Project Proposal
Describe the specific activities and steps your project take on. Detail how each activity will contribute to achieving the stated goals. (Max 300 words)
How does your project positively impact your neighborhood or community?
Volunteer support expected (number of volunteers needed)
Volunteer Description
Describe how you expect resident volunteers to help implement the project. Applicants are not required to provide volunteers for their project before applying. (Max 200 words)
City Services Request
Love Your Block Baltimore proudly partners with the Mayor's Office of Community Affairs, a partner that often provides us with city services. If you have already identified city services or support needed for the successful completion of your project, specify them here. If not, respond with "N/A". (Max 100 words)
Are you the owner of the property in which the project will occur on?
If you are not the property owner, a response to the following question is required.
How do you intend to get permission from the property's owner?
(Max 100 words)
Photos
If possible, include any "before" photos relevant to your project.

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Additional Information
Is the additional information or details you think are important for the Love Your Block team to understand and consider your application?
(Max 100 words)
Should be Empty:

Love Your Block Mini-Grant Application

Organization Information

Project Proposal

Photos

Additional Information