The Neighborhood Grant Program will support programs and activities that strengthen your neighborhood and make a measurable impact on the City of Lima.
Donor Name: City of Lima
State: Ohio
County: Allen County (OH)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/18/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The goal of the impact grant program is to increase the participation of volunteers throughout the area.
Funding Information
Each grant award will not exceed $2,000 per association/ organization.
Eligible Projects
Examples of eligible project activities include:
- All activities must be CDBG eligible
- Create and implement an annual neighborhood day of service
- Revitalize a vacant lot
- Organizing a 5k walk/bike to raise donations for designated neighborhood projects
- Cleanup local park
- Coordinate a recycling event
- Collect and donate books; create a free little library
- Create Pocket Parks
- Make minor repairs for elderly/disabled residents
- Painting a local recreation center or nonprofit
- Start a community Garden
- Host a neighborhood training series or learning event (ex. Learn to build a raised garden bed, How to host a neighborhood garage sale)
- Establish a neighborhood youth council.
Eligibility Criteria
Neighborhood Associations that have been recognized by the City of Lima and 501(c)(3) organizations located within Allen County are eligible to apply for and receive this grant, regardless of the associations or organization’s size or budget.
For more information, visit City of Lima.
