Public Space Proposal Fund: Sidewalk Edition
Small changes can make big impacts in your community!
This program provides grants up to $5,000.00 to residents, business owners, neighborhood associations, and community organizations to make the Medical District a safer and more accessible place for all. By popular demand, this round of the Public Space Proposal Fund is oriented around improving the sidewalk infrastructure of your space. Please fill out the application for an opportunity to get sidewalk repairs done in your neighborhood.
Eligible Applicants
Neighborhood associations, community groups, businesses, non-profits, and residents in the Medical District are eligible to apply.
The Medical District neighborhoods include the Edge District, the Pinch District, Peabody-Vance, Victorian Village, Madison Heights, Uptown, and the communities north of Poplar. Residents are highly encouraged to receive approval from their neighbors for their project, and are required to inform any existing neighborhood association about the project before applying.
APPLICATION rEQUIREMENTS
The application must include:
Evidence that the appropriate neighbors were contacted about the project.
Evidence of site control:
Permission from a private property owner if the property where the project takes place is privately owned.
Evidence that contact has been made with the appropriate city or state agency if the property where the project will take place is on public property.
All required questions in the application are answered.
The name and contact information of the project lead who will be responsible for ensuring the project is completed.
Strong projects will demonstrate:
A need for the project in the neighborhood.
That this project will make the Medical District neighborhood safer, more vibrant, accessible, or attractive for pedestrians.
Applications close September 22nd, 2023.
For additional information, eligibility questions, or help with your application please contact info@mdcollaborative.org.