The Burien Neighborhood Grants Program supports Burien community members who want to improve the quality of life in Burien.
Donor Name: City of Burien
State: Washington
City: Burien
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Through this program, the City of Burien will provide up to $5,000 of City funding per project which the applicant group matches with local resources of volunteer labor, donated materials, donated professional services, or funds. The goal of the Burien Neighborhood Grants Program is to encourage projects that foster a sense of community and create community improvements for the benefit of all Burien residents.
Project Criteria
The city fund an array of projects that create community improvements such as:
- Tree planting – installation of trees and understory plants in community or public space
- Tree maintenance – watering, mulching, removal of noxious plant species around existing trees
- Physical improvements – minor park improvements, trailhead enhancement, bus shelter
- Environmental or sustainability project – composting program, community garden
- Public amenity—historical marker, bench
- Community-based public events—such as education events or celebrations to bring neighbors together
It encourages people of all ages to apply, including youth groups, neighborhood groups, and informal groups of neighbors.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, projects must:
- Be in the city of Burien
- Include participation from two or more individuals from separate households living within the city limits of Burien
- Provide a public benefit to the community
- Have demonstrated neighborhood support in the area
- Have approval from all adjacent property owners
- Involve neighborhood residents directly in all phases
- Have goals that can be accomplished by the end of 2023
- Be designed for low maintenance or neighborhood volunteers
- Be located on publicly accessed property (such as community organizations, public rights-of-way, or parks)
- Be free and open to all members of the public
- All projects will be required to have a Neighborhood
For more information, visit City of Burien.
