Charlotte, N.C.--- City of Charlotte Neighborhood Matching Grants Program is offering a special grant for tree banding projects. Neighborhoods located in the cankerworm infestation problem area may be eligible for this grant.

Organizations interested in applying for funding should attend one of the following workshops:

September 21 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Albemarle Road Rec. Center,  5027 N. Idlewild Road

September 26 9:30 a.m-11 a.m.
Old City Hall,  600 East Trade Street

September 28 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Sugar Creek Library,  4045 N. Tryon St., Ste A

The Neighborhood Matching Grants program will award funds up to $3,000 to eligible neighborhood organizations to help support neighborhood tree banding projects. Last year’s banding was effective in reducing the cankerworm populations; however, they still exist and are putting area trees at risk, so continued banding is strongly encouraged.

Eligible entities include organized neighborhood associations, business associations and neighborhood-based community development corporations operating in neighborhoods with median household income up to $64,219. Those located in the areas of highest infestation may also be eligible.

The application deadline is October 21. For more information or to check your organization’s eligibility, call 704-336-2061 or visit neighborhoods.charmeck.org.