The Northwest Baltimore Partnership (NWBP) Spruce Up Program provides grants of $7,500 to $20,000 to community associations, civic groups, merchants associations and other community-based organizations in the NWBP catchment area (see map below) for community-driven, capital improvement projects such as neighborhood beautification, safety improvements, and placemaking projects.

 

This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Baltimore Regional Neighborhood Initiative.

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Application Release Date: May 18, 2026                    
Application deadline: Online applications must be submitted by Monday, June 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
 

Applicants are required to attend one of two Spruce Up grant information sessions. Registration links are below.

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Thursday, May 28, 2026 - 12:00 PM – 1:00PM
Registration is required:
https://jcfb.zoom.us/meeting/register/Cmdy3vdHRnShYBR-4kovlw 

 

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Registration is required:
https://jcfb.zoom.us/meeting/register/dkzNFx6sR8iwQ75ZANdneQ 
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Application Link and Documents

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• Spruce Up Grant 26/27 Online Application 

• Spruce Up Grant 26/27 Application Instructions

• ​Spruce Up Grant 26/27 Budget Template (Word)

• Spruce Up Grant 26/27 Budget Template (Excel)​

• NWBP Strategic Neighborhood Revitalization Plan

• Map of all BRNI Areas​

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Questions? Contact Larry Schugam at lschugam@chaibaltimore.org or 410-500-5306.

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NWBP Catchment Area​​​

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