Grants are available to improve community parks.
There are government grants available to communities around the United States to revitalize neighborhood. Grants can also be used to expand or improve neighborhood services and safety measures. Communities that demonstrate the most need are given priority of grants over others. The money received does not have to be repaid as long as it is used according to the grant agreement.
Neighborhood Stabilization Program Grants
This grant is awarded to communities in need of revitalization after homes and buildings have been foreclosed or abandoned. Under the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, the Neighborhood Stabilization Program distributes grants to states and local government based on a formula. These grants are given to companies and organizations in charge of rehabilitating residential homes and buildings, as well as demolishing structures and building land banks to help deal with mortgage problems.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th St. SW
Washington, DC 20410
202-708-1112
hud.gov
Grants for Public Works and Economic Development Facilities
Authorized by the U.S. Department of Commerce, these grants fund projects such as rehabilitating public buildings and upgrading infrastructure of cities in need. The money also goes to constructing buildings or expanding existing ones to promote competitiveness of the region. Cities must meet at least one requirement set by the granting agency to obtain the funding. By revitalizing a community, businesses are more likely to stay or move to an area that attracts outside companies.
U.S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
14th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20230
202-482-5081
eda.gov
Community Facilities Grant Program
These grants are given to communities to help build, expand or improve facilities used for community services, health care and public safety. Grants are given to communities with less than 20,000 residents. The amount of the grants are proportionate to a community's median income. Towns with lower populations and income receive higher grant amounts. Communities can also receive loans and other grants.
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Housing and Community Facilities Programs National Office
14th Street and Independence Avenue SW
Room 5014, South Building
Washington, DC 20250
202-720-9619
rurdev.usda.org
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