Orange County is inviting residents to apply for grants aimed at sprucing up neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Beautification Grant and Sustainable Communities Grant programs. Interested subdivisions could receive funding support for various improvements ranging from fresh signage to playground equipment. To fund neighborhood upgrades, Orange County has allocated a total of $460,000 in annual grants, including $410,000 for the beautification program and an additional $50,000 for sustainability projects, ensuring that these initiatives are not merely aesthetic indulgence but also steps towards a more sustainable future, as reported by Orange County press release.
According to a recent press release, Rose-Nancy Joseph, Senior Program Manager of Community Development & Outreach at Neighborhood Services, emphasized the proactive effort of her team, "We knock on doors to let residents know funding is available. We are here to coach communities through the process." With the October 10 deadline for the next grant cycle approaching, the grant team is open to media engagements to provide more details about the initiative and the application process.
Residents of Orange County seeking to enhance their neighborhoods with practical and elegant touches now have a clear path, through the various services covered by the grants, which include enhancements such as pressure washing, landscaping, and lighting.
For those interested in learning more about how to apply for these grants or setting up an interview with the grants team, please reach out to Dustin Wyatt at [email protected] or the public information office at [email protected].
