The City of Valparaiso is requesting applications for its Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Valparaiso
State: Indiana
City: Valparaiso
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/01/2024
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Neighborhood Improvement Grant program is intended to give residents an opportunity to have direct input and influence into the improvement of Valparaiso’s neighborhoods. The funds provide for small neighborhood-based projects with community-wide benefit. The goal is to bring neighborhoods together and to increase partnerships between neighborhoods and the city through positive improvement projects.
Funding Information
In 2024, grants of up to $15,000 are available to neighborhood groups.
Eligible Projects
Improvement projects may include:
- Tree Plantings
- Landscaping
- Public Art
- Playground or Park
- Equipment
- Signage
- Special Features (benches, shelters, little library)
- Other Creative Ideas!
Grant Criteria
- Neighborhood Involvement: How did the applicant involve neighborhood residents in the planning and implementation of the project? What efforts did the neighborhood group take to engage neighbors and get input on the project? (neighborhood meetings regarding the project, seeking feedback through surveys, promoting the project in newsletters, flyers, etc.)
- Feasibility and Longevity: How does the project align with current city projects and standards? Is this a seasonal improvement or one that will last several years with little maintenance?
- Neighborhood Investment: Is the neighborhood group leveraging additional funds or volunteer labor and/or time towards the project?
- Community Benefit: Do residents beyond the neighborhood boundaries benefit from this project? Does the project improve health, safety or the sense of community for residents?
For more information, visit City of Valparaiso.