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Love Your Block is now open. Applications are now due May 15th.

Love Your Block

Staff group photo - LYB

About Love Your Block

Love Your Block is a City of Pittsburgh mini-grant program that brings neighbors together to improve our communities by combating blight, creating assets, and building resilience - block-by-block. 

Nonprofit organizations across Pittsburgh are invited to propose projects for up to $2,500 in funds and the support of key city departments. Funding supports volunteer-fueled neighborhood improvement projects.

Projects may include but are not limited to : community garden maintenance, neighborhood clean-ups, or tree and flower planting. Successful projects will build strong partnerships, leverage donations, and most importantly, engage neighbors.

 
Photo of two volunteers at Peace and Friendship Farm
Photo of garden done by LYB program.

 

Here's How it Works:

Step 1: Community Organizations and Non-Profits apply for Love Your Block

Step 2: Love Your Block mini-grants are awarded by Department of Public Works Community Programming

Step 3: Organizations complete their projects with the support of key City departments

Step 4: Organizations are reimbursed by the City of Pittsburgh after project implementation

We strongly encourage applicants to attend one of our office hours. These office hours will be held virtually or in-person and are a space for potential applicants to discuss their projects and ask any questions.

Virtual: Tuesday, April 25th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Click here to register for the event

In-Person: Wednesday, April 26th, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: West End Senior Center
Click here to register for the event

In-Person: Thursday, May 4th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM
Location: Ammon Recreation Center
Click here to register for the event

Virtual: Friday, May 5th, 10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Click here to register for the event

In-Person: Tuesday, May 9th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Beechview Healthy Active Living Center
Click here to register for the event

In-Person: Thursday, May 11th, 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: Jefferson Recreation Center
Click here to register for the event

If you have any questions or concerns about love your block please do not hesitate to reach out to Gisele Betances at gisele.betances@pittsburghpa.gov.