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NEIGHBORHOOD GRANTS PROGRAM
The City of Peoria’s Neighborhood Grants Program is designed to
assist neighborhood-based improvement projects to prevent the
decline of neighborhoods throughout the city. Neighborhood groups
and associations who are active partners in their community and
interested in improving the quality of life of their neighborhoods
are encouraged to apply.
The Neighborhood Grants Program is
subject to annual funding allocations determined by the Mayor and
City Council. Up to $12,000 may be awarded toward any eligible project.
WHO CAN APPLY?
• Traditional neighborhoods.
• Formal neighborhood associations (HOA communities).
HOA CASH MATCH
REQUIREMENT
A 50% cash match is required
for grantees representing neighborhoods that have mandated monthly
fees and assessment capabilities. Waiver provision for HOA’s that
are not fiscally stable will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS
Application deadline will be established
on an annual basis. Selections will be made
approximately 60 days from date of submittal. City staff and/or the
Neighborhood Grants Program committee will review all applications.
Grant seekers will be required to present their request to the
committee and answer any questions about their proposed project.
GRANT
APPROVAL PROCESS
Decisions to approve grant request are based on the selection
criteria for the City of Peoria Neighborhood Grants Program. All decisions are final. Applicants
that are not successful are welcome to reapply.
REQUIREMENTS
• Neighborhood association must be registered with the City
of Peoria.
• Neighborhood association membership must be open to all
residents of the neighborhood.
• Projects should contribute to neighborhood pride and create
positive, visible community activity.
• Projects must involve neighborhood residents in the
identification, planning and execution projects.
• Grant recipients must have an appointed neighborhood leader who
will oversee the grant and act as the liaison between the
neighborhood association/group and the City of Peoria.
• Grant funds can only be used for completion of specific projects
outlined in the application.
• Project must be completed within six (6) months.
• Grant recipients must submit a Statement of Completion no later
than 30 days after project completion.
• Successful grant recipients must complete previous project and
will not be eligible to reapply for another project until the
following fiscal year.
Download a Neighborhood Grants
Application
Click
Here.
If you have questions about the
Neighborhood Grants Program or if you would like an application
mailed to you, please contact our Neighborhood Services Coordinator
at 623-773-5140 or email by
clicking here.
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