The city of Madison announced that from now through mid-February, small groups of five or more residents, centers of worship, nonprofits, neighborhood associations, and other groups serving neighborhoods can apply for the Neighborhood Grant Program to help make small improvements to the local area or to organizations.
The program since 1999 has provided funding for more than 350 projects that have helped neighborhoods improve gateways, create public gathering places, build leadership skills, or plan for the future. The program provides $25,000 in total funding, generally in amounts of $1,000 to $5,000.
Steps to apply for the grants are outlined here. They include a conversation with the neighborhood’s alderperson, and an informal pre-application discussion with Planning Division staff. Applications are due by Feb. 18 at 4:30 p.m.
