Community and Neighborhood Grants Program awards $3,500 to seven community groups

September 6, 2024

The City's Community and Neighborhood Grants Program has awarded its next round of awards to support seven community groups. A total of $3,500 will support a diverse range of projects that help build community connections, foster a sense of belonging and inspire neighborhood pride for residents of all ages, including:

• Countryside Woods Annual Neighborhood Picnic, Countryside Woods Neighborhood Association
• Back to School at Fort Vancouver High School, Fort Vancouver High School Boosters
• FPVNA Special Events- Neighborhood Picnic/Block Party, Litter Clean Up and Bike Rodeo, Fourth Plain Village Neighborhood Association
• Monster Mash Bash for Under-Resourced Elementary Students, Hough Elementary PTSA
• McKibbins Commons Father Blanchett Neighborhood Picnic, Paulie Villard
• Vancouver ALS Support Group, ALS Northwest
• Grant House 175th Birthday, The Historic Trust

"This round of grants will contribute to community picnics, bike rodeos, an ALS support group and the Grant House's 175th birthday celebration," said City Neighborhood Program Coordinator, Koko Olszewski. "The grants will facilitate community-building activities all aimed at bringing people together and fostering a sense of belonging within Vancouver's diverse neighborhoods."

Funding available for $500 microgrants

The final round of $500 microgrants for the 2024 grant cycle can support educational programs, cultural events, community gatherings or smaller-scale projects. Applications are due by Friday, Oct. 11. Visit www.cityofvancouver.us/communitygrants to apply.

Media contacts:

Koko Olszewski, neighborhood coordinator, [email protected]

William Cooley, community engagement manager, [email protected]