Fwd: Nathaly, Love Your Block, Newark! Grant Applications Open on Valentine's Day!

[Nathaly Agosto Filion]

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From: City of Newark <nic...@cityofnewark.ccsend.com>
Date: Fri, Feb 13, 2026, 4:54 PM
Subject: Nathaly, Love Your Block, Newark! Grant Applications Open on Valentine's Day!
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Transform Your Neighborhood! Apply for a $5,000 Grant Today!

Love Your Block, Newark! 2026 officially opens Valentine's Day! The Office of Sustainability, Resilience, and Community Transformation proudly announces that the 2026 Love Your Block, Newark! funding round officially opens tomorrow! Love Your Block, Newark! is a resident-driven initiative that partners community groups with City departments and provides grant funding and technical support for neighborhood beautification projects that strengthen environmental sustainability, climate resilience, and community pride. Community groups can apply for grants up to $5,000 in reimbursement-based funding. This year the Love Your Block, Newark! team is looking for innovative, community-led sustainability and resilience-centered projects. The Love Your Block, Newark! Application (CLICK HERE) officially opens February 14 until March 31, 2026. New and Expanded Program Enhancements for 2026 This year’s program includes several enhanced opportunities designed to further empower residents and community organizations: All funded projects must focus on sustainability and climate resilience Rolling grant decisions will be made as applications are received until available funding is fully allocated The project implementation period has been extended, running from May 6 through September 2, 2026 New grantees will have access to a mentorship program, connecting them with experienced Love Your Block, Newark! grantees for guidance and peer support Past and new grantees will be integrated into the Office of Sustainability, Resilience and Community Transformation’s broader initiatives, strengthening long-term community engagement and impact citywide   Program Qualifications To be eligible, projects must meet the following criteria: Led by Newark residents Located within the City of Newark Volunteer-driven Focus on environmental sustainability and/or climate resilience Demonstrate a creative solution to a neighborhood issue Show clear community support and address a shared neighborhood goal   Priority Consideration Priority will be given to applications from: First-time grantees Youth-led initiatives Initiatives led by Newark Housing Authority (NHA) residents Projects led by block, neighborhood, and tenant association members Important Dates Application Portal Open: February 14 – March 31, 2026 Orientation & Brainstorming Sessions: February – March 2026 In-Person Community Brainstorming Sessions Thursday, February 19 | 6:00- 7:30 PM — Unified Vailsburg Services Organization (UVSO) Teen Center, 40 Richelieu Terrace Saturday, February 21 | 10:00- 11:30 AM — St. Stephens Church, 7 Wilson Ave Thursday, February 26 | 6:00- 7:30 PM — William Mobile Ashby Community Care and Training Center, 695 Bergen St Wednesday, March 4 | 6:00- 7:30 PM — Branch Brook Library, 235 Clifton Ave Thursday, March 5 | 6:00-7:30 PM — City Hall Press Briefing Room, 920 Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd Public Announcement of Grantees: May 1, 2026 Grantee Orientation Workshop: May 6, 2026 Project Implementation Period: May 6 – September 2, 2026 Love Your Block, Newark! Celebration Event: February 11, 2027 Please make sure to RSVP to the Love Your Block, Newark! In-person information session near you, here! For questions or assistance with the application process, contact the Love Your Block, Newark! Program Manager, Valeria Angel via ang...@ci.newark.nj.us or (973)-877-9587 or check out our Love Your Block, Newark! website or contact us at loveyo...@ci.newark.nj.us.   City of Newark | Contact Us | FAQs | Privacy Policy

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