Fulton Block Builders (FBB) has announced details for its 2024 Block Challenge, a program that offers matching funds to each participating homeowner for exterior home improvements. The program encourages and rewards neighborhood groups to work together and reinvest in their own community. Block Challenge Grant’s Pre-Applications must be submitted by March 17. The Pre-Application is required to submit a Final Application.
To complete the Pre-Application, city residents must form a neighborhood cluster with 5 to 15 property owners in proximity. The closer the clusters are geographically linked and the larger the number of participants, the more competitive the application becomes. The cluster can include homeowners or landlords. Once a cluster has formed, the Pre-Application process begins.
Once submitted, the Pre-Application is reviewed, and applicants work with their FBB Ambassadors, who assist neighborhood teams, to start the Final Application. At this time, detailed plans for each home project and a joint meeting with the cluster’s neighbors are reviewed with an FBB representative. Final Applications are due April 29. An independent panel reviews them and awarded blocks are announced by May 17.
The matching grant funding will cover up to 50% of the expenses for exterior property improvements. Aside from matching grant funding, participating homeowners have access to discounts from sponsoring hardware stores and garden centers.
Grant Applications are competitive. Not all applications can be funded, and the number of awards made is dependent upon funding levels and the number and quality of applications.
IMPORTANT DATES REGARDING 2024 Fulton Block Builders:
● Pre-Qualification Forms due by Monday, March 18. Required to submit a Final Application
● Final applications due by Monday, April 29
● Awards announced Friday, May 17
● Kick off Dinner for Sponsors and Awardees June 5
● FBB Summer Social August 1
● Improvement projects must be completed by October 31
Pre-applications for the 2024 program can be found here: https://www.fultonblockbuilders.com/apply/ or call 315-529-9181
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