# Philly Blocks Get $100K for Beautification

> Philadelphia's Curbside Appeal Program awards $100,000 to 10 blocks for tree replacements, lawn restoration, and community projects.
- Title: Philly Blocks Get $100K for Beautification · PhillyVoice
- Summary: Philadelphia's Curbside Appeal Program awards $100,000 to 10 blocks for tree replacements, lawn restoration, and community projects. Residents can apply for…
- Keywords: philly, curbside appeal program, beautification, tree replacements, lawn restoration, vacant lot cleanups, h.o.m.e, mayor cherelle parker, city of philadelphia, neighborhoods, housing, block improvements
- Source: PhillyVoice — https://phillyvoice.com/curbside-appeal-program-philly-beautification-blocks
- Published: 2026-09-24T14:36:48.615+00:00
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- Topics: philly, curbside appeal program, beautification, tree replacements, lawn restoration, vacant lot cleanups, h.o.m.e, mayor cherelle parker, city of philadelphia, neighborhoods, housing, block improvements
## First 10 Blocks Selected
Philadelphia's Curbside Appeal Program awards $100,000 to 10 residential blocks for beautification projects.
## Funding Details
Each block can use funds for tree replacements, lawn restoration, vacant lot cleanups, and other enhancements.
## Blocks Chosen
The selected blocks include 1300 South Ruby Street in Kingsessing, 1700 Saint Paul Street in Nicetown, and others.
## Program Background
The initiative is part of Mayor Cherelle Parker's H.O.M.E. program, a $2 billion effort to build or restore 30,000 housing units.
## Funding Allocation
The city will direct funds to program implementers who work with residents to assess block conditions and complete projects.
## Application Process
Residents applied for funding last spring through Neighborhood Advisory Committees or City Neighborhood Community Action Centers.
## Mayor's Statement
Mayor Parker stated that every Philadelphian deserves to live on a block they can be proud of.
## Progress Metrics
Since January 2024, the city has built 4,670 housing units and preserved 11,724 more, reaching 54.6% of its goal.
## Funding Source
The program uses $800 million from city bonds, with half issued this year and the rest in 2027.
## Income Eligibility
The program targets households earning up to 100% of the area median income, about $119,400 annually for a family of four.
## Service Impact
Stabilization programs have provided 40,000 services to residents with incomes at or below 30% of the area median income.
## Key takeaway

Residents can apply for $100,000 per block to improve neighborhoods through tree planting, lawn care, and vacant lot cleanups.