The City of South Bend is seeking applications for its IGNITE Grant Program to improve South Bend Neighborhoods through innovative projects that spark community engagement and development and are led by neighborhood residents.
Donor Name: City of South Bend
State:
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The goal of the Neighborhood IGNITE Grant program is to improve South Bend neighborhoods through innovative projects that spark community engagement and development and are led by neighborhood residents themselves. The City of South Bend is offering grants of up to $15,000 to support projects that fall into the following general categories:

Beautification

wildflower gardens, tree planting

Public Art

murals, sculptures, street painting, signal box wraps

Food Security/Access

community garden

Public Safety

sidewalk connections, lighting, informal signage

Health & Wellness

walking paths, outdoor exercise equipment, compost, bike racks, bike repair station

Public Space Enhancement

picnic areas, seating, shared spaces, large capacity grills, park benches

Neighborhood Signage

neighborhood identification signs, information

Capacity Building and Training

Neighbor Works training, strategic plans, technical assistance

Other

This program is open to other creative project ideas generated by neighborhoods!

Eligibility Criteria
The program is administered by the City of South Bend’s Engagement and Economic Empowerment (E3) team. The grant program is exclusively for neighborhood associations and the residents within the neighborhood. A neighborhood association must identify neighborhood boundaries and develop a committee of at least 5 neighborhood residents.
Ineligible Expenses

Expenses incurred prior to application date
Tree removal or pruning or general maintenance (including watering), unless part of a larger beautification project
Events, activities, programs, and services usually included in the organization’s regular budget; unless the new funding is for significant improvements
Operating expenses, including salaries and stipends
Expenses that can be covered through the City of South Bend’s Neighborhood Toolkit.

For more information, visit City of South Bend.