$25,000 in grant funding is available again in
2008/09 for Neighborhood Improvement Projects. Gather your neighbors and apply for a
grant by
July 31, 2008!
This program is intended to strengthen the appearance
of neighborhoods and promote a greater sense of community
among residents.
In order to qualify, projects must...
- Include permanent physical improvements to the neighborhood.
- Improve the appearance of the neighborhood.
- Involve all or most residents in the neighborhood with donations of time or money to "match" the City grant.
A maximum of $5000 is available per year per
application. Neighborhood contributions may include cash or in-kind
labor (or a combination of both), which will be matched dollar for
dollar by the City.
To apply...
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Get together with your neighbors
and dream up an improvement for your neighborhood. Ideas
might include safety enhancements (street lighting
improvements or security lighting in alleys); improvements
to public spaces, (installation
of a water fountain or purchase of playground equipment);
housing improvements (refurbishing of siding or gutters, or
demolition of unsightly structures); environmental upgrades
(establishment & maintenance of gardens, installation
of a bike path or transit shelter). Be creative!
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Download the application or pick one up in the City Clerk's office in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue (second floor, southeast corner of the building.)
- Submit the application
and required information by July 31, 2008.
Questions?
Call Diane Voss in the City Clerk's Office, (515) 239-5105.
