Martin Luther King Jr. Community Improvement Grants

Funding Organization
Keep America Beautiful
Funding Agency Type
Philanthropic/Private
Deadline for Application/LOI/Concept Paper
Application is Ongoing/Rolling
No
Funding Minimum
$5000
Funding Maximum
$20000
Description of Entities Eligible to Apply

Nonprofits, local governments, community organizations

Categories of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place
All of Region 9
Description of Eligible Locations for Activities to Take Place

Martin Luther King, Jr. corridors and neighborhoods

Description of Funding Opportunity

Keep America Beautiful provides MLK Community Improvement Grants to support communities in revitalizing, beautifying and transforming areas in and around Martin Luther King Jr. corridors and neighborhoods. With over 950 MLK corridors across the United States transecting a variety of different neighborhood types and commercial uses, this grant helps business, residents and community groups address their challenges and meet their needs. Past MLK projects have included murals and public art installations, the creation of community gardens and green spaces, tree plantings and cleanup efforts.

Is this a cooperative agreement?
No
Are these pre-allocated/non-competitive funds?
No
Is a cost-share required?
No