The City of Lakewood is currently accepting applications for the 2024 Neighborhood Participation Program (NPP).
Donor Name: City of Lakewood
State: Colorado
City: Lakewood
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Categories
Projects compete directly with all other applications received based on six selection categories.
- Neighborhood contribution: Is the neighborhood planning to contribute to the project? This is not required, but it is encouraged and applications that indicate neighborhood contribution through funding, labor, or maintenance may score higher.
- Benefit versus cost: How does the project benefit the neighborhood?
- Health and safety: How does the project improve the health and safety of the neighborhood?
- Adopted citywide plans: How does the project address goals identified in citywide plans, such as the Comprehensive Plan, Sustainability Plan, Community Resources Master Plan or others?
- Neighborhood support: Is there neighborhood support for the project? At least five resident signatures with addresses must be included with the application. The more signatures, the stronger the application. If there are affected property owners, their signatures with addresses must also be included.
- Project maintenance needs: What is the maintenance plan for the project? Projects that will not substantially add to the City’s maintenance responsibilities may score higher in this category.
Funding Information
Lakewood’s Neighborhood Participation Program (NPP) offers grants of up to $60,000 for qualifying physical improvement projects that residents believe will make a difference in their neighborhood.
Examples of Projects
Examples of projects built through the Neighborhood Participation Program include:
- Community gardens
- New playground equipment and picnic facilities in neighborhood parks
- Public art
- Landscaping projects
NPP funds will not be used to fund projects covered under other city programs. These projects include sidewalk repair, traffic signals, streetlights, street paving, speed humps and others.
For a project to be eligible, it must have a general benefit to the neighborhood, be located on public property and come from groups representing the neighborhood. The application must include demonstrated support for the project through letters, petitions or other means, and signatures of property owners adjacent to the project. Projects located on public school property must also include letters of support from the school principal and the school district.
Selection Criteria
- Neighborhood Contribution: Is the neighborhood planning to contribute to the project? This is not required, but it is encouraged and applications that indicate neighborhood contribution through funding, labor, or maintenance may score higher.
- Benefit verses Cost: How does your project benefit the neighborhood?
- Health and Safety: How does your project improve the health and safety of your neighborhood?
- Adopted Citywide Plans: How does your project address goals identified in citywide plans, such as the Comprehensive Plan, Sustainability Plan, Community Resources Master Plan or others?
- Neighborhood Support: Is there neighborhood support for your project? At least five (5) resident signatures with addresses must be included with the application. The more signatures, the stronger the application. If there are affected property owners, their signatures with addresses must also be included. 6. Maintenance: What is the maintenance plan for the project? Projects that will not substantially add to the City’s maintenance responsibilities may score higher in this category.
For more information, visit City of Lakewood.
