The United Way of the Wabash Valley Strong Neighborhood is seeking proposals from community organizations, service groups, and other community-based groups to conduct projects or programs involving community members and businesses to enhance the look and feel of their local neighborhoods.
Donor Name: United Way of the Wabash Valley
State: Illinois, Indiana
County: Clay County (IN), Parke County (IN), Sullivan County (IN), Vermillion County (IN), Vigo County (IN), Clark County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/30/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000 to $5,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
The UWWV Strong Neighborhoods Impact Council (UWWV SN) will impact the ALICE population by investing in programs and initiatives that provide our community with safe, vibrant and inclusive neighborhoods. The UWWV SN believes families living in thriving neighborhoods will have greater financial stability, and that resident participation and engagement is crucial to neighborhood growth and stability.
Projects may focus on any neighborhood in the UWWV service area that includes ALICE residents, and should be undertaken in consultation with those residents. Projects may address neighborhood beautification, neighborhood gathering spots, public safety, or blight elimination, or a combination of any of these four categories. Examples of previously funded projects include neighborhood beautification day in Farrington’s Grove, disc golf course renovation in Forest Park, exterior lighting improvements at The Lab in Ryves, bandstand renovation at Sullivan City Park, and playground upgrades at 14th and Chestnut Community Center, among others. Other appropriate projects might be a neighborhood clean-up initiative, public landscaping projects, covered bus seating, public murals, park improvements, etc. While it is not required, applicants are encouraged to consider collaborations with local government and/or businesses.
Funding Information
The UWWV SN Impact Council has made available a total of $40,000 in funding to be provided to eligible qualifying applicants. Applicants may apply for $1,000 to $5,000 to be expended in 12 months or less from the time funding is approved.
Eligibility Criteria
The following groups within the UWWV service area (Clay, Parke, Sullivan, Vermillion and Vigo counties in Indiana and Clark County in Illinois) are invited to submit proposals:
- Any of the following may act as a project lead applicant. Neighborhood resident participation is preferred but not required:
- Community organizations, school organizations, and/or civic organizations Neighborhood associations
- Businesses or local government entities (e.g. Parks Department)
- Faith-based organizations, committees/groups and/or ministries
- Neighborhood residents may apply without a partner organization if sufficient fiscal management controls can be demonstrated. This grant program will NOT fund improvements to a single, privately owned residential property.
For more information, visit UWWV.
