Beautify Boston Grant Program, Deadline Nov. 15

A great opportunity - here's hoping at least one Dorchester project (more ART maybe?) will get funded!
There is a one-year beautification grant opportunity for Boston’s gardeners, community groups, and open space advocates. Underwritten by $275,000 provided by the City of Boston, the Beautify Boston grant program is offered by Mayor Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to qualified not-for-profit organizations.
Any highly visible beautification or infrastructure project that will make a long-lasting or permanent impact to a neighborhood may be eligible. Approved projects receive grants
ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for improvements to neighborhood open spaces. Grants of $10,000 or more will require an equal match in funding. Funding matches must be documented and can include in-kind staff time and labor, either in part or in whole. Potential projects include:

•     Professional landscaping improvements/plantings with maintenance plan,
•     Tree planting, pruning, or removal,
•     New benches, murals, public art, walkways or fencing,
•     Restoration of murals, plaques, fencing, or masonry walls, and
•     Property cleanups including graffiti removal and waste removal costs.

Applications must be received by Thursday November 15, 2012 at 5:00PM to the Boston Parks & Recreation Department office or submitted online. For complete information and to download application: http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/beautifyboston/

The Beautify Boston Grant Program was created by Mayor Menino to support significant community-initiated beautification and infrastructure projects that will enhance usability and transform our neighborhoods' open spaces.