THE CITY OF SANTA CRUZ HAS ANNOUNCED A NEW PROGRAM AIMED AT PROMOTING BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS. THE NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM WILL GIVE UP TO 5-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO APPROVED IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS. FUNDS COULD BE USED TOWARDS ENHANCEMENTS INCLUDING LIGHTING, LANDSCAPING, AND PARKS. THE DEADLINE TO SUBMIT A PROJECT FOR CONSIDERATION IS MAY 16TH. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOW TO APPLY, VISIT CITY-OF-SANTA-CRUZ-DOT.COM.