
SUBMIT YOUR IDEA
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
Facade Improvements
Transit Oriented/Streetscape Improvements
Landscape Enhancements
Wayfinding and Signage
Public Art

Other Ideas
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 $10,000* 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
Application Release: Monday, October 5, 2026
Live Virtual Information Session:
Thursday October 22, 5:30 PM-6:30 PM
Applications Due: Monday November 2 (5:00 PM ET)
Jury Review: Week of November 16
Award Announcement: Friday, November 20, 2026
Permitting, Approval, & Planning Period: Winter 2026
Implementation Period: December 1, 2026 - November 30, 2027
Community Unveiling: Spring / Summer/ Fall 2027
Project Completion: November 30, 2027
The 2026 614 Beautiful Application is now open!
Download the program brief below to learn more about the program and the application requirements. To apply, complete the digital application, which you can access below. As part of the application, you will need to upload a maximum 15-slide presentation (PDF), a letter of support from the community, proof of site ownership (if your organization does not own the property you must submit a letter of support from the property owner instead), and a budget (using the budget template shared below).
Below are documents to assist you in putting together your budget, implementation plan, and maintenance plan for the project, as well as definitions and examples for each project category.
Apply here!
Use the button below to access the digital application.
Please be prepared to upload the required materials when you fill out your application:
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A PDF slide presentation of no more than 15 slides (check out the Program Brief for the required content)
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A letter of support from the community
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Proof of ownership. If your organization does not own the property, submit a letter of support from the property owner instead.
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A budget (use the budget template provided above)
Please contact us if you have any questions.
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.
ELIGIBLE LOCATIONS
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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 $10,000* 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
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Application Release: Monday, October 5, 2026
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Live Virtual Program Information Session
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Thursday, October 22, 5:30 -6:30 PM
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Applications Due: Monday, November 2, 2026 (5:00 PM ET)
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Jury Review: Week of November 16, 2026
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Award Announcement: Friday, November 20, 2026
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Permitting, Approval, & Planning Period: Winter 2026
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Implementation Period: December 1, 2026- November 30, 2027
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Community Unveiling: Spring / Summer / Fall 2027
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Project Completion: November 30, 2027
SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Want to know what your team/organization needs to submit as part of your application? Click below to learn a bit more about each requirement, or view the program brief above for more information. Still have a question? Contact Us.