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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 will open on October 5, 2026

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Check out the program brief below to learn more about the program. Download the full brief below. ​

In addition to the application, applicants are required to submit a maximum 15-slide presentation, a letter of support from the community, proof of ownership (if your organization does not own the property you must submit a letter of support from the property owner instead), and a budget. 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.

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.

TYPES OF IMPROVEMENTS

  • Public Art (i.e. murals, banners, sculptures)

  • Landscape Enhancements

  • Wayfinding & Signage

  • Facade Improvements (improvements to the front or exterior of a building)

  • Transit-Oriented / Streetscape Improvements 

  • Other ideas that respect the spirit of the program

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 Program Information Session

    • Thursday, October 22, 5:30 -6:30 PM

  • Applications Due: Monday, November 2, 2026  (5:00 PM ET)

  • Jury Review: Week of November 16, 2026

  • 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

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.

614 BEAUTIFUL is possible due to the generous support of the City of Columbus, with program support from the Neighborhood Design Center.

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Office of Councilmember

Lourdes Barroso de Padilla

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