The City of Marysville has renewed its Community Beautification Grant program for 2018. New this year is an opportunity for businesses in downtown Marysville to also compete for funding. Applications are being accepted until 5 p.m. Friday, May 25.

Communities within the Marysville city limits who want to work together to beautify their neighborhoods are invited to apply. Grant funds of up to $7,500 are available for community landscaping, neighborhood cleanup of common or publicly visible areas, or others projects that enhance community aesthetic and quality of life. Neighborhoods that previously received grant funding can apply for funding up to $5,000.

This year the program has been expanded to include businesses located within downtown Marysville. Businesses located between the south city limit to 8th Street and the west city limit east to Alder are eligible to apply. Applications that include multiple businesses are encouraged. All proposed projects must improve the exterior of the building(s) such as façade, sign or other beautification projects.

Projects approved for funding must be completed by Oct. 1, 2018.

“Six Marysville neighborhoods got a boost from this program last year, improving community livability for hundreds of families,” Mayor Jon Nehring said. “We’re excited to see the proposals for 2018 as the city continues to invest in these worthy projects.”

Visit www.marysvillewa.gov/cbp for details and to download an application or submit your application online.