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Neighborhood Mini Grants
We believe that neighbors are our among our most valuable resources and it is our goal to promote positive neighboring activities and community improvements by providing financial assistance through neighborhood grants.
PLEASE follow local public health guidelines as you consider a grant project.
Questions about a Special Event?
2020 Grant Reopens!
Round 2: Focus on Connecting, COVID-19 Relief, and Equity
Grant awards up to $1500
Application opens: Sept. 1, 2020
Application due: Sept. 18, 2020
Award notifications: Sept. 30, 2020
Grant projects take place between Oct. 1 - Dec. 1, 2020. All receipts collected by Dec. 11, 2020.
IDEAS to help you brainstorm projects
Please contact our office if you have any questions. Neighborhood Services can be reached by calling (970) 224-6046, emailing PGFjbGFzcz0=">bnNwcm9ncmFtc0BmY2dvdi5jb20=.
In 2020 we are using a new system to receive and review applications. This system sends automatic notifications to keep you updated on an application's status, like: Submitted, Under Review, Approved, Declined.
Mini-Otorgamiento 2020
Ronda 2: Enfoque en la conexión, el alivio de COVID-19 y la equidad
Subvenciones de hasta $1500
Apertura de la solicitud: 1 de septiembre de 2020
Fecha límite de solicitud: 18 de septiembre de 2020
Notificaciones de premios: 30 de septiembre de 2020
Los proyectos de subvenciones se llevan a cabo entre el 1 de octubre y el 1 de diciembre de 2020. Todos los recibos recaudados antes del 11 de diciembre de 2020.
Por favor póngase en contacto con nuestra oficina si tiene alguna pregunta. Puede comunicarse con los Servicios de Vecindarios llamando al (970) 224-6046, enviando un correo electrónico a bnNwcm9ncmFtc0BmY2dvdi5jb20=.
Mini Grants for Providers of Housing-Related Legal Services
The City of Fort Collins Neighborhood Services in partnership with Social Sustainability is awarding mini grants to legal service providers and nonprofit organizations to provide historically underserved communities in Fort Collins with housing-related legal defense and advice. This funding is from the federal CARES Act to address the impact of COVID-19, so all services provided are required to meet CARES Act funding criteria.
What types of services qualify for this mini-grant?
- Direct representation of defendants in housing-related legal actions, such as eviction
- Providing legal advice for Fort Collins residents on housing-related legal matters
- “Know Your Rights” educational workshops on housing-related topics for residents, property managers, and property owners
- Legal clinic day with short appointments for Fort Collins residents to meet with attorneys or other legal staff on housing-related legal matters
- Bi-lingual staffing for interpretation or translation for housing-related legal information
The City of Fort Collins will conduct outreach about the availability of grant-funded services to historically underserved, low income, and senior citizens. Grant recipients will be responsible for scheduling appointments, conducting client intake, and matching attorneys with clients.
Frequently Asked Questions
Goodbye -- old, inefficient light bulbs!
These FAQs are a MUST READ for all applicants. Learn how to submit receipts, get the evaluation link, and more!
Mini Grant Testimonials
Read about what our grant awardees have done in their neighborhoods using mini grant funding!
Considerations for project enhancement
If your project or event is associated with conservation or environmental sustainability efforts, there may be other City programs that could assist with funding or supplies for your neighborhood. We recommend exploring those possibilities and potentially combining resources. Multiple service areas offer incentives, rebates, classes, or supplies for such efforts. The Utilities rebate program as well as the City's Environmental Services department may assist you in beginning your search.