The City of Reno, in partnership with the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University, introduces the ‘Love Your Block’ Mini Grant Program.

This initiative invites residents to apply for assistance for neighborhood improvement projects in Ward 3. Applications will be accepted from February 14, 2025 through March 22, 2025. Selected applicants will be notified by April 22, 2025.

Once awarded, these mini grants will support a variety of initiatives to help contribute to the revitalization of neighborhood and community spaces in Ward 3. Projects can include but are not limited to the following: small home repair, community clean-ups, neighborhood improvements, public art, and more. 

Eligibility criteria:  

• Applications are open to individual residents over the age of 18, groups or organizations 
• Applicants do not need to own the property to apply (renters welcome), but they must be willing to obtain permission from the owner 
• Project budgets must be between $500 to $3,000 
• Project must benefit the Ward 3 community and improve the neighborhood 
• Projects must be completed by July 18, 2025 

To apply for a ‘Love Your Block’ Mini Grant, visit www.reno.gov/housing.

To volunteer with The Love Your Block Project for the City of Reno, apply here: https://forms.office.com/g/D070G3N2HX  

For application assistance, please contact: Jocelyn Runnels by email at runnelsj@reno.gov or by call at 775-326-5101