The application process for Salt Lake City’s Love Your Block neighborhood improvement program has officially reopened as of May 1, 2026. The program invites residents, organizations, and businesses within the Ballpark and Westside neighborhoods to apply for mini-grants intended to fund volunteer-led, community-driven projects.
The Westside eligible areas include Glendale, Poplar Grove, Fairpark, Rose Park, Westpointe, Jordan Meadows, and Guadalupe.
For the first time in the four-year history of the program, the maximum grant amount has been increased to $3,000 per project, up from the previous limit of $2,000.
Mayor Erin Mendenhall stated that this increase will provide neighbors in the Ballpark and Westside neighborhoods with more opportunity to implement larger ideas for community pride.
Past projects supported by the program have included playground repairs, public art, vacant lot clean ups, tool sheds, and community gardens.
Potential projects are evaluated based on sustainability and community impact, specifically regarding how they transform deteriorating or vacant spaces and bring neighbors together. Approved projects must be implemented between August 2026 and June 2027.
Applications for the grants close on May 31, 2026. Salt Lake City staff are providing one-on-one technical assistance for those navigating the proposal and application process.
