Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) is announcing Paint Plus, a matching-grant program where the Trumbull County Land Bank will provide assistance in exterior improvements to owner-occupied homes in Trumbull County. TNP launched the pilot program on Tuesday.
TNP, a nonprofit community-development corporation based in Trumbull County, created the program with $50,000 from their general fund. The program will be ongoing and continues until funding is exhausted.
Ten properties will be eligible for up to $5,000 to match eligible improvements which include exterior painting, siding, doors, lighting, cleaning and re-pointing brick, removing or repairing awnings, gutter and downspout, shutters, and porches. Landscaping, roofs, windows and interior repairs are not eligible.
The program is aimed at making aesthetic exterior improvements to owner-occupied housing in target areas. Applicants must be current on property taxes and must live in an owner-occupied residential home.
“After a decade of a heavy emphasis on remediating blight and vacancy, this program underscores our commitment to preserving long-term owner occupancy as a strategy to build strong communities,” said Matt Martin, TNP executive director.
If you are interested in applying for the grant or would like additional information, contact Shawn Carvin at 330-469-6828, ext. 7, or by email at sh***@tn*******.org..
About Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership – Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership (TNP) is a nonprofit community development corporation serving the neighborhoods of Warren, Ohio. For more information, visit here.
About the Trumbull County Land Reutilization Corporation – The Trumbull County Land Reutilization Corporation was formed by the Trumbull County Treasurer’s office, with support from the Trumbull County commissioners and the Trumbull County prosecutor, to return vacant and abandoned properties to productive use in Trumbull County. TCLRC, informally known as the Trumbull County Land Bank, contracts with the Trumbull Neighborhood Partnership for the disposition of properties.
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