• Count the number of households on your block to figure out how much money you can apply for
• Check if you need a Block Party Permit for street closures by:
  • Visiting https://longmontcolorado.gov/city-clerk/special-events-permit/
  • Going to the City Clerk’s Office at 350 Kimbark St.

1. Fill out the application
2. Submit at least 15 days before your event
3. Wait for approval from City staff. Do not spend money before receiving approval. Purchases made before approval cannot be reimbursed
4. Host your activity
5. Submit your reimbursement request and event evaluation within two weeks after the activity. Include itemized receipts and/or closed invoices

Your block could qualify for a Sustainability Bonus up to $25 if the activity incorporates any of the following:

• Energy Efficiency (ex: use LED lighting, electric rechargeable batteries or generators)
• Community Education (ex: share sustainability info or add an educational component)
• Purchasing from Businesses in the City of Longmont’s Sustainable Business Program
• Water Conservation (ex: reusable water bottles, provide water refill stations)
• Waste Diversion (ex: recycling stations, reusable dishware, avoid single use plastics)

Provide receipts and/or pictures in the reimbursement request to show how sustainability was incorporated. The bonus is part of the reimbursement and cannot exceed the amount spent.

• Anyone living in Longmont can apply
• Everyone on the block must be invited to participate
• The event must be free for neighbors to participate and must not generate profit for organizers
• Grant money cannot be used for:
  • Sales taxes on purchases (do not include in reimbursement request)
  • Purchases made before receiving approval from City staff
  • Political activities
  • Maintenance expenses
  • Purchase of alcohol, propane, and/or items requiring open flame
  • Already completed activities
  • Personal property
• Only one grant per block per calendar year
• Your block cannot apply if your neighborhood is registered with the Neighborhood Group Leaders Association
• If your activity requires street closure, apply for a Block Party Permit with the City Clerk’s Office at least 15 days before your event by:
  • Visiting https://longmontcolorado.gov/city-clerk/special-events-permit/
  • Going to the City Clerk’s Office at 350 Kimbark St.
• The City of Longmont determines the eligibility for all Discover applications

Q: What’s a block?

A: A group of homes on the same street. This can also include apartments, duplexes, mobile homes, or any other kind of home. If you need help figuring out where your block is and how big it is,

• • Call: 303-651-8444
  • Email: cnr@longmontcolorado.gov

Q: What is a household?
A: The person or people who live within any kind of home.

Q: What do I need to know about working with a neighboring block to apply for up to $250 for a shared event?
A: Here is what to know:

• • Up to two neighboring blocks can apply for the same event.
  • The event must benefit everyone living on both blocks
  • A neighbor from each block submits a separate application for the same event at the same time
  • The number of households on each block determines each applicant’s eligibility amount
  • If applying with a neighboring block, mark “Yes” for co-applicant on the application and provide co-applicant’s name