SitemapThe Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. is offering a grant opportunity to help groups involve youth in vacant-lot greening projects across the city.
The grant was funded through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and is being led by the University of Michigan as part of a five-year, three-city study of vacant land reuse.
A variety of groups may apply, but youth involvement from ages 10 to 24 must be at the core of proposed projects. Funds awarded can be used to pay stipends to youth involved in the project.
This funding will be awarded to improve currently vacant and unused lots. Attendance at application training sessions at the YNDC offices, 820 Canfield Road, is mandatory. Classes are planned for 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday; 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Feb. 25; 1 to 2 p.m. Feb. 27; and 5 to 6 p.m. Feb. 29.
To participate or for information, call Liberty Merrill 330-480-0423 or email lmerrill@yndc.org.
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