Fortify is a leadership development program for developing, launching, and relaunching neighborhood associations who want to take their efforts to the next level!
Donor Name: City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhood
State: Indiana
City: Fort Wayne
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 01/31/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The FORT-ify Neighborhood Accelerator designed by the City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods for neighborhood leaders who want to take their efforts to the next level by 1) building their knowledge and skillsets in key areas, 2) obtaining access to mentoring and support from City staff, and 3) working alongside other neighborhood associations.
Accelerator participants will take part in monthly in-person workshops, work with city staff to develop a Quick Action Plan (QAP), and complete hands-on activities between workshop sessions to put what they’re learning into practice in their neighborhoods.
The key areas include:
- Community Listening & Asset Based Approaches
- Governance and Succession
- Civic Engagement
- Fundraising & Grant Writing.
Eligibility Criteria
Fort-ify is open to resident-led Neighborhood Associations registered on the City of Fort Wayne’s Neighborhood Association Page.
For more information, visit City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhood.