BEAUTIFYING COLUMBUS.
BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER.

Osborn Plaza by Youth of BCJC, Youth Design Center , N Carlos Jay

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

614 Beautiful seeks to beautify communities through vibrant, neighborhood-driven solutions that address issues of equity and enable greater connectivity within the neighborhood.

In addition to activating spaces and creating places, the program aims to encourage dialogue amongst neighbors, local businesses, and organizations, and promote creativity and ingenuity in strategies that support all within Columbus.

MEET OUR 2023 AWARDEES

Thank you to all of the organizations who submitted a proposal for 614 Beautiful Year 2. We are excited to share our newest round of awardees for this cycle. Learn more about the projects by clicking an image below.

We also invite you to gather your team, developing your ideas, and meeting with your community and stay tuned for program updates in 2024!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Project ideas/implementation must be community driven, meaning, applicants must be teams of residents and/or local organizations. Additionally, as ideas are implemented with neighborhood buy-in, project volunteers must come from the community.

TYPES OF IMPROVEMENTS

Pocket Parks
Landscape Enhancements
Right-of-Way Improvements (i.e. sidewalk activation, transit oriented improvements)
Placemaking Signage
Public Art (i.e. murals, banners, sculptures)

Show Me Examples

ELIGIBLE LOCATIONS

Located in the City of Columbus Corporation limits, preferably in an opportunity neighborhood.
In publicly accessible locations, to accommodate a variety of users.

FUNDING SUPPORT

Grants of up to $15,000* are available to eligible projects.
While matching funds are not required, additional support to maximize impact are encouraged.

*Proposals may be granted less than requested at the discretion of the jury

DATES TO KNOW

Stay Tuned for Updates in 2024!

VIRTUAL INFO SESSIONS

Thank you to all who were able to attend our 2023 Info Sessions. You can find the recordings and connect with our guest presenters by clicking the button below.

WATCH A SESSION

HOW TO GET STARTED

Have an idea that will beautify and bring your community together? Great ideas don't need a timeline, so here are a few ways you can begin planning your project.

MAKE COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Engage in conversations with neighbors and community organizations about an idea.

START TO BUDGET FOR

YOUR PROJECT

Start compiling a list of items for improvements to understand costs of your project.

LOOK INTO LOGISTICS

Some projects will require approval from local government or property owners. Learn more with a preliminary review.

BEAUTIFYING COLUMBUS. BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER.