Corridors Neighborhood Enhancement Match Grant

Corridors Neighborhood Enhancement Match Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
Last Updated: January 27, 2026

Summary

The Corridors Neighborhood Enhancement Match Grant, funded by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government, aims to enhance the aesthetic and functional qualities of community corridors in Lexington. This program promotes collaboration with local neighborhoods and organizations, focusing on public benefit activities. Eligible projects include landscaping, public art, and corridor cleanup efforts. With a 2:1 matching grant requirement, this initiative encourages community engagement and supports the beautification and improvement of vital urban spaces.

Overview

Corridors Commission It shall be the purpose of the Corridors Commission to assess the major roads of Lexington Fayette County, especially the major and minor arterials, regarding but not limited to aesthetic qualities, viewsheds, landscaping, fencing, signage, litter control, bike and pedestrian considerations and other elements the Commission may deem appropriate. Corridors Neighborhood Enhancement Match Grant Program The program aims to partner with neighborhoods and other community-based groups to enhance the corridors that connect Lexington communities and increase awareness of corridor enhancements. Applications should include activities open to the public and benefit the whole corridor. There are 31 eligible corridors. Objectives To partner with neighborhood and other community-based groups to enhance Fayette County’s corridors.To increase awareness of corridor enhancements.To allow the Corridors Commission to advance its mission and purpose in a more timely and productive manner.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Match RequirementThe Corridors Neighborhood Enhancement Match Grant Program is a 2:1 matching grant.For every $1.00 of the Corridors Neighborhood Enhancement Match Grant requested, the applicant must provide an additional $0.50 match.Eligible OrganizationsIncorporated, active neighborhood or homeowners associations.Federally recognized non-profit organizations 501(c)(3).Organizations are not required to be a 501(c)(3) but must be a charitable or non profit organization and be active and in good standing with the Kentucky Secretary of State.Eligible ActivitiesActivities must occur in an area that abuts a corridor or is on a corridor. The applicant is responsible for all ongoing maintenance. The improvements must be open and available to the public and must benefit the whole corridor.Physical improvements for public or community property (other than those listed as ineligible).Planting of street trees or landscaping (not in private yards)Sidewalk or bike lane repairRepair or installation of fencingStreet furniture such as benchesEducational, historical significance, neighborhood entrance or way finding signage/bannersMaintenance or installation of public artOther improvement projectsActivities necessary to plan, promote, or finance voluntary general cleanup and neighborhood improvement efforts.Street or alley cleanup programsRemoval of abandoned vehiclesDemolition of abandoned buildingsActivities to enhance the beauty of corridors by the removal of dead or diseased trees.Litter awareness, prevention and cleanup activities. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate the addressing of litter with their proposal.Eligible CorridorsAlumni Drive (Nicholasville Road to Man O War BLVD)Athens Boonesboro Road (Man O War BLVD to I-75)BroadwayCitation BLVD (Leestown to Newtown Pike)Clays Mill RoadGeorgetown Road (New Circle to Iron Works)Georgetown StreetHarrodsburg RoadHigh StreetIron Works PikeLeestown RoadLiberty RoadLimestoneMain StreetMan O War BLVDManchester Street (Jefferson Street to Forbes)Maxwell StreetMidland AvenueNew Circle RoadNewtown Pike (South Broadway to Iron Works Pike)Nicholasville RoadOld Frankfort PikeParis Pike (New Circle Road Iron Works Pike)Richmond Road (Hanover to I-75)Russell Cave Road (North Broadway to Iron Works Pike)Tates Creek Road (Sunset to Ashgrove Pk)Todds Road (Man O War BLVD to Polo Club BLVD)Upper Street (Main Street to South Limestone)Versailles Road (Angliana to Man O War BLVD)Vine StreetWinchester Road (Third Street to Man O War BLVD)Participants will have one year from the time of the award to complete the projects, upon official notification of grant award.

Ineligibility

Ineligible ActivitiesProgram operational activities.DaycareEmployment servicesRecreation programsOther such programsRoutine maintenance activities.Annual pruning of street treesMulching of landscaping (Mulch is allowed if part of new planting)Other such activitiesActivities proposing the use of labor and/or materials provided by employees of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG), other than support normally and routinely provided to residents of Fayette County.Construction financing, capital financing, or operational financing of businesses along the corridor or of businesses wishing to become established along the corridor.Activities involving compensation to residents of the neighborhood or individuals doing business in the neighborhood for any work associated with this program or with other neighborhood development activities, unless such work is secured through a competitive bidding process.Acquisition of small portable or moveable equipment/appliances as opposed to permanent fixtures on community or public property.Operational expenses of the neighborhood association not directly and exclusively related to the implementation of activities approved in a grant award under this program, except for a one-time grant, not to exceed $1,000, for initial operating expenses of newly formed neighborhood associations.Plans/studies/feasibility reports.