I was looking into what Raleigh’s Neighborhood Improvement Grant program might do for my new neighborhood, so I wanted to see what kind of programs were being supported by other local governments.
I think I found one that tops them all. Cary’s grant (Cary Grant?) can be used for beatification:
The goals of the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program are to improve the health of Cary’s neighborhoods by addressing needs through the active involvement of the neighborhood residents themselves. Specific goals include:
- Improve neighborhood organization and pride by encouraging more resident involvement in addressing neighborhood issues and needs.
- Leverage both Town and neighborhood resources towards addressing neighborhood issues.
- Improve community aesthetics by encouraging physical improvements in Cary’s neighborhoods such as beatification programs, environmental enhancements and neighborhood clean-ups.
- Maintain or improve property values in the neighborhood.
I know it might cross the line between church and state, but I think it would be pretty cool to ascend to Heaven and have people pray to me and stuff.