Grant could help people living in Madison spruce up the neighborhood or strengthen their community

Matthew Clark by Matthew Clark

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The city of Madison expects to give out nearly $25,000 in grants to help residents clean up neighborhoods and develop their communities.

According to city officials, the Madison Planning Division Neighborhood Grant program has helped create more than 300 projects and 20,000 volunteer hours since its formation in 1999.

The grant gives neighborhoods, businesses and resident groups the ability to create public gathering places and leadership groups.

The administrators of the grants look for community members and groups looking to strengthen their neighborhoods and create a lasting impact.

On Jan. 17 at 6 p.m. at the Central Library on West Mifflin Street, staff from the planning division will give a presentation about the program and answer questions about how to apply for a grant.

Officials said projects should be ready to begin within one to three months of being awarded the grant and must be free and open to the public.

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