The City of Bloomington, Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) offers Neighborhood Improvement Grants.
Donor Name: City of Bloomington
State: Indiana
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/05/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The program is designed to improve the quality of life within neighborhoods and in the city as a whole, by giving residents an opportunity to have direct input in the improvement of their neighborhoods. The funds provide for neighborhood-driven projects with community-wide benefit. In 2024 the City expects to award approximately $25,000 in grant funding.
This grant program is intended for projects with a total cost of at least $1,100, and requires a 10% neighborhood match. The match requirement may include in-kind labor, donated materials and services, and cash.
What they fund?
- Physical improvement, public art, leadership training, or organizational capacity building projects and events. Up to 10% of funds may be used for design development of a proposed project.
- $1,100 minimum project budget.
- Applicant groups must provide a 10% match in cash or in-kind labor or materials.
- Physical projects should improve or enhance public spaces in the neighborhood.
- All projects must have an explicit public benefit.
Who they fund?
- A majority of group members must reside or do business in a commonly recognized neighborhood.
- Groups may include representatives from churches, schools, businesses, and other institutions operating in the neighborhood, but projects must be administered by neighborhood residents.
- Groups need not be formally recognized neighborhood associations.
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects include these categories:
- physical improvements,
- public art,
- leadership training,
- organizational capacity building projects and events.
- up to 10% of funds may be used for design development of a proposed project.
What types of expenses are not covered by grant funds?
- Routine maintenance, on-going operating expenses, replacement of existing items (unless it is a great enhancement over existing the item).
- Duplication of an existing public or private program.
- Enhancement or improvement of private property.
- Projects in conflict with existing City policy.
- Direct grants, scholarships loans, or stipends.
- Costs associated with preparing grant applications.
- At city staff discretion, proposals that include capacity building initiatives may qualify to use up to 50% of grant award for facility rental, entertainment, and supplies, including but not limited to music, comedy, and other types of performances; games, prizes, etc. Capacity building could include things such as organizational skills building workshops, leadership training, and efforts to increase membership.
For more information, visit City of Bloomington.
