April 9, 2024
Today, the City of South Bend has announced the recipients of the 2023 Neighborhood IGNITE (Innovation Grants for Neighborhood Inspiration, Transformation and Enhancement) Grant Program.
In July 2022, the City launched the Neighborhood IGNITE grant program, providing grants of up to $10,000 to neighborhood associations to jumpstart resident-led projects that positively impact their community. The grant program, administered by the City’s Engagement and Economic Empowerment team, is exclusively for neighborhood associations and residents within their neighborhoods. These projects are to improve neighborhoods through innovative programs that inspire community engagement.
The 2023 Neighborhood Grant Recipients and Projects are listed below:
LaSalle Park Neighborhood Association – Neighborhood Tool Trailer
Development of a neighborhood tool trailer and lending program for residents
Miami Village – Randolph Park Beautification
Installation of landscaping and flower bends around the Randolph Park signage
Near Northwest Neighborhood – “Tot Lot” and Community Greenspace
Near Northwest Neighborhood continued partnership with St. Paul Bethel Church to revitalize and reopen a greenspace play area for small children and community members
Near West Side Neighborhood Organization– Neighborhood Signage
Installation of permanent signage identifying and welcoming residents and visitors to the neighborhood
Northeast Neighborhood Council– Fence with a mural spelling “Northeast”
Installation of a fence/signage with a mural painting identifying and welcoming residents and visitors to the neighborhood
River Park Neighborhood Association – Streetlight Banner Signs
Installation of placemaking banner signs along the boundaries of River Park
Rum Village– Neighborhood Signage
Installation of permanent signage identifying and welcoming residents and visitors to the neighborhood
Southeast Organized Area Residents– Neighborhood Signage
Installation of permanent signage identifying and welcoming residents and visitors to the neighborhood
Twyckenham Hills– Neighborhood Signage
Installation of permanent signage identifying and welcoming residents and visitors to the neighborhood
The IGNITE 2024 Grant announcement will be released in May, with applications due by the end of June. More information will be released soon. For more information on IGNITE grants, please visit southbendin.gov/ignite-grant.