The Escambia County Neighborhood & Human Services Department has extended the spring cycle for its Neighborhood Renewal Initiative Program, funded through the county’s Community Development Block Grant Program. Applications are due Friday, June 30.

Neighborhood organizations located within the boundaries of one of the county’s Community Redevelopment Areas are eligible to apply for up to $500 for projects that promote community and volunteer-based redevelopment efforts in a targeted neighborhood. Past applicants have completed neighborhood beautification projects, neighborhood signs and house numbering projects.

Applications can be submitted to the Neighborhood & Human Services Department at cra@myescambia.com, dropped off or mailed to 221 Palafox Place, Suite 305, Attn: Lily Blackburn. Click here for an application.

To determine if your property is located within a CRA District, click here and search your address from the drop down menu at the top of the screen. For more information, please contact Lily Blackburn with the Community Redevelopment Agency at 850-595-3585 or cra@myescambia.com.