The Neighborhood Partnership Grant Program is administered by Akron City Council, a funding opportunity designed to inspire the development of innovative community-based initiatives, which improve the neighborhood and enhance the overall health and wellbeing of its residents.
Donor Name: Akron City Council
State: Ohio
City: Akron City
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,000 to $10,000
Details:
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 award in Akron has been allotted $10,000 from which to award individual grants ranging from $2,000 to $10,000. The minimum grant award is $2,000. The maximum grant award is $10,000.
Examples of Eligible Projects
- Neighborhood Improvement Projects
- Vacant Lot Cleanups
- Equipment for Parks or Playgrounds
- Community Gardens
- Neighborhood Art Fairs
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
The applicant has articulated an appropriate use for the funding.
- Applicants must have the ability to submit progress reports as requested and a brief final report evaluating the success of the project as a condition of the contractual reimbursement process.
- Previous grant awardees are eligible to reapply provided the application demonstrates that funding will be used to build upon a previously funded project and expands use of community resources.
- The project must provide a public, neighborhood benefit to a defined area
- The project must demonstrate neighborhood involvement in all phases of project implementation.
- The project must demonstrate a specified timeframe for completion of one (1) year or less.
For more information, visit Akron City Council.
