Placemaking Grant Program

placemaking

The Placemaking Grant program is a community-building initiative that supports quick-wins, and transformative projects throughout the city to create, and enhance community vibrancy, safety, and identity through:

  • Activation of leftover and underutilized spaces
  • Streetscape improvements
  • Art and beautification efforts
  • Creation of community gathering spaces

Now in its third consecutive year, this grant has a total pool of $125,000. It builds upon the opportunities presented in the City’s Placemaking Hub, which provides toolkits to inspire and guide placemaking efforts. These efforts allow neighborhoods, individuals, and businesses to define the character and identity of their communities through community-driven projects with the support of the City of Charlotte Urban Design Center staff.

We are accepting applications for our placemaking grant from January 19th to Friday, March 3rd. You can apply for the grant at Placemaking Grant Application - 2023

More Information

The Charlotte Urban Design Center will host two opportunities for the public to ask questions about the Placemaking Grant and Creative Pool applications.  An in-person workshop (1507 Camden Road) will be held on Thursday, February 2nd at 6:00 pm.  Please register for the in-person workshop through this Eventbrite link.

The second workshop will be hosted virtually on Thursday, February 9th at 6:00 pm.  Please register for the virtual workshop through this Eventbrite link.

Please join our Placemaking Program email list and follow us at @clturbandesign on social media to receive notifications.

City of Charlotte Placemaking Grant Guide(PDF, 830KB)

Contact Us

Erin Chantry, LEED AP ND, CNU-A

Manager, Urban Design Center

phone 704.400.2007

email Erin.Chantry@charlottenc.gov

Kate Cavazza

Associate Urban Designer & Planner

phone 704.336.8316

email Kate.cavazza@charlottenc.gov

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