The City of Hastings has created a Community Investment Fund (CIF) to encourage and support community partnerships and community-driven projects.
Donor Name: City of Hastings
State: Minnesota
City: Hastings
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 03/31/2022
Size of the Grant: $100,000
Details:
This is about community partnership. The City will award use the Community Investment Fund (CIF) to create vibrant, community-supported, public projects. Vibrant projects contribute to a strong quality of life, sense of place, and Hastings’ identity. Community-supported projects demonstrate public awareness, civic engagement, and/or local momentum. Public projects are open and available for public use and enjoyment.
Funding Information
The approved 2022 Budget allocates $100,000 for the fund.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for the Community Investment Fund is for projects within Hastings city limits and on City-owned property.
Eligible Projects
Projects should be community-supported public amenities. Examples include (but not limited to):
- Streetscape beautification and walkability.
- Enhancements to parks or athletic facilities.
- Trails and non-motorized infrastructure.
- Public art.
- Improved access to public amenities.
- Tourism amenities.
- Historic preservation or commemoration.
- Studies to investigate otherwise eligible projects.
- Seed funding for pilot projects.
Ineligible Projects
Examples of ineligible projects:
- Projects not located within Hastings city limits.
- Projects not located on City-owned property.
- Projects that won’t be completed by December 31, 2023.
- Direct support of a private business.
- Ongoing operating expenses.
- Expenses incurred prior to application/approval.
For more information, visit Community Investment Fund.