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Apply for an Asphalt Art grant

Cities in Canada, Mexico, and the United States can now apply for a grant through the Asphalt Art Initiative to support arts-driven street redesign projects that improve safety, revitalize public spaces, and engage local communities.

The deadline for cities to apply is June 12.

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