Program News

Pre-application Workshops

Tuesday, May 14 , 6 - 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 16, Noon – 1 p.m.
Tuesday, June 4, 6 – 7 p.m.
Thursday, June 6, Noon – 1 p.m.

All pre-application workshops will be held in the Wilmore Conference Room at 600 East Trade Street.

The next Neighborhood Matching Grants deadline is June 15. Organizations interested in applying for a Neighborhood Matching Grant can send a representative to the pre-application workshop. Pre-application workshops are also available online.

2013 Neighborhood Board Retreat

The City recognizes that effective planning is vital as neighborhood and merchant associations work to achieve their goals.  This year, the City has partnered with Foundation For The Carolinas (FFTC) to host the second annual Neighborhood and Merchant Association Strategic Planning Board Retreat at the FFTC's facility located at 220 North Tryon Street on Saturday, July 20, 2013.  Upon completion of the retreat, eligible neighborhood and business associations who wish to apply for a Neighborhood Matching Grant will receive a $3,000 match credit to use towards their next project.  Please click here for more information and register!