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$5,000 block empowerment grant

Block Club
Micro Grants

Funded by Smart Growth America
in Partnership with the NFTA

Awarded five block clubs with $5,000 grants to implement a project of their choice on their block and to incentivize engagement of youth and young adults. Awarded block clubs; Easton, Winslow, E. Lovejoy, Godfrey, Square Gardens by Fillmore Forward. We are so PROUD of you!

  • Block-wide beautification
  • New and refreshed block club signage
  • Consistent home address signage
  • Community gardens and placemaking
  • New bus stop benches and trash receptacles
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Home Depot Haul

Home Depot Haul

Easton Block Club members opted for a group trip to Home Depot to purchase items for their homefront renovations including flowers and plants, paint, address signs, and lighting.

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Planning & Budgeting

Planning & Budgeting

Godfrey Block Club members plan their scope of work and set their budget in preparation for project implementation.

Winslow Block Club

Landscaping development of two vacant lots into a community greenspace and garden. Engaged two landscape architects, received large donation of mulch, purchased palette of paving stones, pre-drilled post holes with auger, planned field trip to Tyler St. Garden, held four project days. Installed two pergolas, a greenhouse, stadium lighting, defined four distinct spaces with boulders and mulch, planted various planter boxes and in-ground flowers and greenery, installed children’s area, storage shed, seating areas, and garden memorial.

Easton Block Club

Beautified 30 homes with one or more of the following; including painting, gutter repair, installation of hanging and potted flowers, mulch, pond stones, solar-powered home address signs, mailboxes, and planters. Also, re-posted the leaning block club sign, added large planters and flower arrangement and lights. 

Square Gardens by Fillmore Forward

Installation of water line connected to City / municipal water connection. The community organization recently installed several planters and a greenhouse on two combined lots that have been converted into a community garden. The waterline was critical for the installation and maintenance of the garden.

East Lovejoy Coalition of Neighbors

Purchased two custom trash receptacles from The Foundry. Purchased and installed two benches from The Park. Received approval from City for bench and trash receptacle installation; identified installation company to install within budget. Trash receptacles soon to be installed.

Godfrey Block Club

Block club sign complete replacement in the fabrication process, 50 homes received solar home address lights. 

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Block Club Resources

City of Buffalo
Board of Block Clubs

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City of Buffalo
Board of Block Clubs

Officially register your block club and learn more about ways block clubs can serve the community.

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MRC Block Club
Resource Center

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MRC Block Club
Resource Center

Apply for training sessions to develop a block club and/or neighborhood watch program.

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Money.com
Get Started Article

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Money.com
Get Started Article

Read this Money.com article on how to start a block club.

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Love Your Block
Buffalo Grant

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Love Your Block
Buffalo Grant

Check back for updates on the opening of the 2025 application. Learn about previous projects and outcomes.

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