The Akron City Council is accepting applications for its 2024-2025 Neighborhood Partnership Grant Program.
Donor Name: Akron City Council
State: Ohio
City: Akron
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/08/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
It is a funding opportunity designed to inspire the development of innovative community based initiatives, which improve the neighborhood and enhance the overall health and well-being of its residents. The program was created to strengthen and provide funds to neighborhood-based stakeholders invested in the development of their local community.
The program aims to:
- Cultivate and strengthen relationships between neighborhood residents through participation in projects and activities; and
- Increase neighborhood resident engagement in resolving the problems that impact them.
Funding Information
Each ward in Akron has been allotted $15,000 from which to award individual grants ranging from $3,000 to $15,000. The minimum grant award is $3,000. The maximum grant award is $15,000.
Eligible Projects
Examples of Eligible Projects:
- Neighborhood Improvement Projects
- Vacant Lot Cleanups
- Equipment for Parks or Playgrounds
- Community Gardens
- Neighborhood Cleanups
- Beautification Projects
- Neighborhood Education Initiatives
- After-school Recreation Programs
- Tutoring Programs
- Youth Literacy/ Art Programs
- Neighborhood Art Fairs
- Parenting Classes
- Neighborhood Education Projects
- Block Safety Programs
- Leadership Training for Youth
Eligible Applicants
- Non-Profits
- Block Clubs/Associations
- Faith-Based Organizations
- Community Development Corporations (CDC)
- Neighborhood-Based Organization.
For more information, visit Akron City Council.
