COVINGTON, Ky. — The City of Covington is working to ensure residents have access to funds that will help beautify their communities.

What You Need To Know

  • The Neighborhood Grant Program is used to fund small projects and events in Covington

  • The Center for Great Neighborhoods works to ensure that residents are equipped to apply for grants

  • Seven neighborhoods received grants during the sixth round of funding

  • Through the neighborhood grants program the city has invested nearly $200,000

From planting flowers, to hanging signs, to installing wastebaskets, to hanging signs, residents are enhancing the beauty and functionality of their community with support from the Covington Neighborhood Grant Program.

Long-time resident Reyna VanGilder said she’s proud to call the Westside neighborhood home. 

“I’m very grateful that the city prioritizes green space,” VanGilder said. “It really enhances quality of life in an urban area.”

The Covington Neighborhood Grant Program offers grants ranging from $1,400 to $5,000, giving residents the means to start projects that improve community spaces. 

For example, VanGilder’s neighborhood used the money to install dog waste stations, landscape around their mosaic artwork, and launch an “Adopt a Pot” program, where residents can beautify their streets with flowerpots.

On behalf of the city, local nonprofit, The Center for Great Neighborhoods, assists residents with the brainstorming and application process. Kate Douglas, Community Building Director at the center, explained, “We provide a variety of resources and assistance to neighborhood groups to ensure they have a strong project plan when they apply for the neighborhood grant.”

As VanGilder walked through Orchard park with her dog, she was happy with the work by the community.

“It’s just a really nice feature to have so close to our home,” she said. “We don’t have much of a yard, so being able to access a green space is wonderful.”

Through the Neighborhood Grant Program, the city is empowering residents to make their neighborhoods a better place. In the latest round of funding distribution, seven neighborhoods received grants, with the program investing nearly $200,000 since its inception to support local community projects.

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