The City of South Bend is launching the Neighborhood IGNITE (Innovation Grants for Neighborhood Inspiration, Transformation, and Enhancement) Grant Program. The program can provide $10,000 grants to neighborhood associations to jumpstart projects that positively impact their community, with the goal of improving South Bend neighborhoods through innovative projects that spark community engagement and are led by neighborhood residents themselves.

Projects could include park enhancements, new signage, tree canopy expansion, public art, or other creative ideas generated by neighbors. These placemaking and quality-of-life projects can make our neighborhoods more livable, beautiful and enjoyable for all residents. All active neighborhood associations are encouraged to learn more and apply.

Grant information:

August 2: Informational Zoom meetings at 12:00pm and 7:00pm
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83182739901?pwd=M3dLc3Z1T0lrbU03MXM3TGRXdXVsdz09
August 9: Informational Open House at the TRC (1165 Franklin St.) at 7:00pm
July-November: One-on-one meetings with Engagement and Economic Empowerment team
November 4: Grant applications due

For more information contact the Engagement and Economic Empowerment team at eee@southbendin.gov, or find more information at www.southbendin.gov/eee.