Residents in Lewisville with an eye for home improvement and community building have a date to mark on their calendars – next Tuesday, October 14, at 6:30 p.m., where a free workshop at Thrive, 1950 S. Valley Parkway, will discuss available home repair resources and grant opportunities. The city's Neighborhood Services department emphasizes the need for registration next Sunday, October 13, per the City of Lewisville.
The workshop is part of a suite of programs underpinning the City of Lewisville's vision of "Diverse and Thriving Neighborhoods," curated to empower homeowners with knowledge on how to apply for and utilize grants such as the Property Enhancement Program, Love Your Block, and the Neighborhood Enhancement Program, these initiatives are designed to bolster neighborhoods through external home repairs, community-driven projects, and beautification efforts respectively, the initiative is one of the many stepping stones towards the broader "Lewisville 2025 vision plan" which can be checked out at the city's website.
For residents interested in seeking financial assistance for external home repairs, the Property Enhancement Program offers a matching grant-rebate system, providing a 50 percent match up to a set maximum amount. The Love Your Block initiative focuses on building neighborhood camaraderie, offering a $500 reimbursable mini-grant for various community activities, with applications open throughout the year. The broader scope of the Neighborhood Enhancement Program awards a matching grant of up to $12,500 for groups aiming to make a lasting visual impact on their areas.
Aside from the immediate October event, the city has scheduled additional workshops every month in 2025 to ensure homeowners are well-equipped to take advantage of these opportunities; further sessions will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at several venues across the city including the Lewisville Public Library on Nov. 11, Castle Hills Community Center on Dec. 2, and the Lewisville Grand Theater on Dec. 9, with the full schedule and venue details available on the city's Neighborhood Vitality page.
