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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2026
WESTSIDESTORY NEWSPAPER
San Bernardino Launches 2026 "Love Your Block" Mini Grants: Celebrating the Spirit of Route 66
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- STORIC ROUTE 66
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SAN BERNARDINO, CA The City of San Bernardino is officially inviting residents to put their community pride into gear. Start- ing today, applications are open for the 2026 Love Your Block (LYB) Mini Grant program.
This year's theme, "Inspired by Route 66. Powered by Community," focuses on revital- izing neighborhoods through the lens of the city's iconic Mother Road history.
The program provides funding for communi- ty-driven projects that enhance public spaces, foster neighborhood pride, and celebrate the unique cultural identity of San Bernardino. While projects do not need to be located di- rectly on the historic highway, they should re- flect the spirit, history, or identity of Route 66. "This is an opportunity for our neighborhood champions to turn their ideas into action," says the Love Your Block Team. "Whether it's ac- tivating a public space or bringing a creative improvement to life, we want to empower res- idents to lead the way."
Application & Project Timeline
The city has outlined a streamlined timeline to move projects from concept to completion by late summer:
Applications Open: February 14, 2026 Applications Close: March 31, 2026 Review Period: April 1 - 10, 2026 Winners Announced: April 22, 2026 Project Completion Deadline: August
Eligible Areas
The primary focus for this round includes the corridor defined by the following boundaries:
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- ROUTE 66
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- 66 MOTOPORIUM
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- West of the I-215
- South of Highland Ave
- North of 5th St
East of Medical Center Dr How to Apply https://www.sanbernardino.gov/1636/Love-
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Residents, community groups, and local organizations are encouraged to apply online via the City of San Bernardino website. For those who need assistance developing their proposals, the Love Your Block Team is available for consultations via email at [email protected] or by calling (909) 998-2370.