The Love Your Block (LYB) program is for listed neighborhood groups who are interested in making a difference in their community. The program is designed to develop and build neighborhood capacity. Participants will discover the unique traits of leadership and find a place to learn, study and grow into that leader. LYB has an exciting instructor-led, highly participatory workshop designed to increase resident knowledge and equip them to make a dynamic impact in their community. Neighborhood groups can apply for a grant for up to $5,000 to implement a project in their community, 8 groups will be awarded annually. This program is funded by a grant from the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC) and matched by the City of Phoenix Public Works Department. This program is led by the Neighborhood Services Department with support by the City Manager's Office, Mayor's Office, and Keep Phoenix Beautiful.
Love Your Block Grants
How to Apply
The application cycle is closed.
For more information or questions email: loveyourblock@phoenix.gov
Grant Criteria
2024 LYB Criteria Guide.docx
2024 LYB Información.docx
- Be an active neighborhood group that is listed with the City of Phoenix, Neighborhood Services Department's the Neighborhood LINK.
View listed neighborhood groups or list your neigborhood organization - Get Involved in Your Neighborhood
- Once awarded, a group cannot apply within a 3-year period.
- Propose a project scope and budget that will benefit the neighborhood/community and be accessible to its residents. Proposal must include a maintenance plan for the proposed project, if applicable.
- Able to bring 3 to 6 people to attend the LYB workshop.
- Complete all program requirements in a 6-month period.
- Propose a project that will benefit the community and be available to the public.
- Propose and execute a sustainability plan for the project.
- If the project site is on private property, provide a letter of permission from the property owner.
- Submit a proposed budget for the project.
Toolkit
Check out the Love Your Block Toolkit for example projects and steps for designing projects to transform your neighborhood.
Previous Projects
See awarded projects from past years:
Grant Projects 2024
- Highland Terrace Neighborhood Alliance and Block Watch - Mural
- Carnation Association of Neighbors - Mosaic Mural
- Homedale Neighbors - Sign Toppers
- Lake Biltmore Neighborhood - Sign Toppers
- North Glen Square Neighborhood Association - Sign Toppers
- Westown Neighborhood Amended - Curb Numbers
- Villa Sierra Madre Block Watch - Sign Toppers
Grant Projects 2018 - 2023
- Glen Canyon Vista - Mural
- St. Francis - Mural
- Sunnyslope Historical Society - Mural
- Fairview Place - Branded Curb Address Numbers
- Foothills Club West - Community Garden
- Garfield Neighborhood - Alley Activation (Garfield's Art Alley)
- Ocotillo Hills Block Watch - Entry Signs
- North Park Central Neighborhood Association - Mural
- Norton Vista Neighborhood Association - Enhancement & Neighborhood Revitalization
- Grant Park - Community Garden
- Community Tree Plantings