Week of July 18, 2022
By: Gillian Stawiszynski
Neighborhood Action Match Grant / Civic Artists in Residency / KY Tenants Town Hall / This Week in City Government
🔎 - Big Topic: Neighborhood Action Match Grant
LFUCG's Division of Grants and Special Programs is currently accepting applications from eligible neighborhood associations for the Neighborhood Action Matching Grant Program. The deadline for submission of an application to this program is 5 pm, Friday, Aug. 12, 2022.
These funds are meant to match donations from neighborhood associations, individuals, businesses, and other organizations to support eligible neighborhood associations performing community activities.
See the complete guidelines here. The maximum program award is $10,000. The recipient must match all funds equally through cash contributions or donated materials, services, or labor.
Neighborhood associations in eligible census tracts may apply for a reduced match commitment. A match must be at least 10% of the total project cost if the neighborhood association is in a qualified census tract. Look into eligible Census tracks on Page 6.
Apply for a Match Grant here!
🔎 - More from our Civic Artists in Residency
Thank you to everyone who showed up to our CAIR celebration last week!
Debra Faulk, Hannah Allen, and Tony Gilmore have all worked hard to get to this point. Debra and Hannah both have art shows coming up, so your support doesn't have to end here.
Quilt queen Hannah Allen will display her artwork on the third floor of the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center at 141 E Main Street from Jul. 29 to Oct. 3.
Comedy Empress Debra Faulk also had her first Comedy "Bong Show" this past Friday. These shows will be held at 9 pm on the first Friday of each month, featuring three performers. The show is $10, located at 3120 Pimlico Parkway #118. The next show is on Aug. 5. Head to Debra's website to learn more!
Filmmaker Tony Gilmore will also be holding some play-throughs of his board game, The Living City! We'll keep you updated on when you can attend.
🏃 - KY Tenants Town Hall
"Are you worried about the cost of housing? Have you ever struggled to make rent or had to deal with a difficult landlord? Do you think the city of Lexington should do something about the housing crisis?"
Join your neighbors and KY Tenants to discuss the problems Lexington residents are facing and what solutions we want to see at the Town Hall on the Housing Crisis! Lyric Theatre, 6-8pm, Friday, July 22, 300 E Third St, Lexington, KY 40508.
Dinner is provided. Contact Kentucky Tenants on social media or at kentuckytenants@gmail.com and sign up here.
🏢 - This Week in City Government
Monday, July 18
No Meetings- Council is on break until August 16.
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Tuesday, July 19
No Meetings.
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Wednesday, July 20
No Meetings.
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Thursday, July 21
Planning Commission Work Session
⏱ - 1:30 pm on July 21
📍 - 3rd floor conference room, Phoenix Building — 101 East Vine Street.
🗣 - No public input.
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Friday, July 22
No Meetings.
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