Encouraging reinvestment in Springfield's historic neighborhoods.
Our Block Challenge Grant Program is now open for applications from the following neighborhoods:
With the Block Challenge Grant Program, neighbors will work in teams of 5-19 people to create a chain reaction of improvements. Reimbursements will be offered for almost any exterior home improvement project that can be seen from the street. The program goals are:
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“Springfield Community Land Trust provided a way for us to get into a home and own it ourselves. Our monthly payment is less than our lease on the apartment we had been renting.”
– Bob Caldwell, Springfield resident
KSMU host Maggie Castrey speaks with then City Councilman Richard Ollis about the mission and implementation of the Restore SGF project, geared toward rehabilitating historic neighborhoods and increasing homeownership throughout the community.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks has pledged $20,000 over five years ($100,000 total) in grant funding for Restore SGF, plus $500,000 for the initiative’s revolving loan fund.
OakStar Bank, Commerce Bank, Old Missouri Bank, Great Southern Bank, Guaranty Bank, Arvest Bank, Legacy Bank, Mid Missouri Bank and Regent Bank have committed $10,000 over three years ($30,000 total) in grant funding, while Central Bank has committed $20,000 over three years ($60,000 total) in grant funding. Great Southern Bank, Legacy Bank, Central Bank and Regent Bank have each committed $250,000 for the revolving loan fund.