There will be an online Q &A session on Friday, July 30 from 11:30 to 1 pm. for nonprofits and community groups interested in funding through the Neighborhood Fund. This is not a full orientation session; however if you are an organization preparing to apply to the Neighborhood Fund, this session will allow you to ask specific questions related to the application and the process.
The deadline to apply for funding through this next grant cycle is August 8. Note: participation in the session is not required to apply for a grant.
To register for the session, click here:
https://cc.readytalk.com/cc/schedule/display.do?udc=fbn2fims63l2
All participants are asked to review Neighborhood eligibility criteria, application instructions and the application prior to participating in the Q & A session. Documents can be downloaded from the Neighborhood Fund webpage.
Just recently, the Neighborhood Fund awarded grants and community coaching to four local organizations:
Adams Park Residents Association (Southwest Outdoor Organic Market), Fulton County: $2,000
Grant purpose: To support local urban growers and entrepreneurs while promoting and sustaining healthy lifestyles of local residents through an organic market.
Piloted in 2008, the Southwest Outdoor Organic Market (SWOOM) features demonstrations such as container gardening, raw food demos and exercise sessions. Adams Park is engaged in various efforts to engage the community in environmental, ecological and healthy projects. Adams Park is supporting SWOOM to build a self-sustainable market and attract sponsorship and developing year round projects.
Poncey Highland Community Gardens, Fulton County: $5,000
Grant purpose: To support a resident led community garden in Freedom Park.
The goal of the community garden is to provide a safe and accessible area for residents to come together, celebrate and learn about organic gardening, while helping to create a sustainable food source for personal and community use. Following one year of its inception, PHCGNA plans to redesign the garden and update the structure with raised beds and fencing. Residents hope the improvements will strengthen the garden and help ensure its continued success.
White Oak Hills Neighborhood Association, DeKalb County: $9,800
Grant purpose: To support the installation of seating and trash receptacles in the community’s newly formed park space.
The White Oak Hills will install park seating and trash fixtures in its newly formed park space, Delano-Line Park. The neighborhood organization has worked alongside DeKalb County’s Parks & Recreation to develop the 11-acre space since the master-plan development in 2008. The area will be used for community events, community meetings and picnics. Residents hope improvements will position the park as a central gathering for the community.
The Neighborhood Fund empowers community members to positively impact neighborhoods at the local level. Building upon grassroots ideas and energy, Neighborhood Fund provides grants and support to community groups to build relationships, develop leadership and change communities within the 23-county region. Learn more.