GBAR, in conjunction with the National Association of REALTORS®, is pleased to announce an opportunity for members to nominate a local community beautification or infrastructure project for a micro-grant through
NAR’s Placemaking Program. Developed in 2012, this initiative encourages REALTOR® associations and their members to engage in modest neighborhood improvement projects that revitalize or enhance community land. Many Placemaking activities are small, inexpensive, and incremental in nature. Examples include community gardens, bus stop enhancements, dog parks, farmers’ markets, outdoor seating or parklets, playgrounds, public art, etc., each of which can often help to improve a neighborhood and make it a better place to live, work and play.
GBAR is
currently accepting applications from members and member firms for projects located in one of the 64 communities that comprise the
GBAR/GBREB jurisdiction. Projects should be intended to transform an unused or underutilized space into a vibrant community place where all residents of a community are encouraged to gather often. In addition, projects should include involvement by local REALTORS® and the GBAR, and ideally will have other community partners and funding sources. The micro-grants are limited in size up to $3,000 and will be awarded based on a number of factors, including accessibility to the entire community; the social outcomes and number of opportunities the place provides for multiple activities to occur; likelihood that the project will lead to planning and implementation of other community revitalization efforts; and level of involvement in the project by REALTORS® and the REALTOR® association.
The deadline to submit an application is April 15th.