2024 RNeighbors Neighborhood Project Grants

2024 RNeighbors Neighborhood Project Grants

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RNeighbors Neighborhood Project Grants reimburse up to $3,000 in costs for neighborhoods to complete projects that:

  • Enhance a neighborhood’s livability and involvement
  • Benefit the entire neighborhood
  • Promote a strong sense of community.

Be creative.

These non-revenue producing projects can include, but are not limited to, identification signage, bike racks, mini libraries or food pantries, pocket park improvements, physical activity opportunities, butterfly & rain gardens, festivals, food trucks, native plantscaping, public art projects, live performances (musicians, theatre, etc.), and neighborhood gatherings.

Total Neighborhood Project Grant Funding

  • $18,000 available
  • Additional grants available to attend the 2024 Neighborhoods USA Conference

You can check out results from the 2023 grants here.

Application Guidelines 

You asked in 2022 and we listened. Simpler application with less restrictions.

  • Rolling application deadline (continuous applications accepted).
  • Up to $3,000 annually available in total reimbursable grant funds per neighborhood.
  • Multiple grant applications are accepted. Projects do not need to be bundled on one application.
  • Notification of award within the month of application submission.
  • Later project completion deadline of December 15, 2024. Grant summary required.
  • This application can be submitted via video. Just ensure the budget portion is clear.
  • Eligible applicants include registered neighborhood associations, as well as other neighborhood groups. An unregistered neighborhood group can submit a “letter of commitment” to discuss the benefits of forming a neighborhood association.
    • A complete list of registered neighborhood associations is online.
    • Creating a Neighborhood Association in Rochester is FREE. For neighborhood registration, or grant application questions, email René Halasy, RNeighbors’ Executive Director.

Neighborhood Project Grants Timeline
Rolling Application Deadline (continuous applications accepted)

  • All applications must be submitted to RNeighbors via email.
  • Applicants must complete an application and supporting documentation. Please read all of the instructions carefully before filling out the application. If in doubt, ask questions. We want you to succeed.
  • If your request is approved, you must adhere to your application throughout the grant’s duration. This includes the project scope, budget worksheet and submitting a final report by the deadline. We realize that project circumstances change. Ask questions. RNeighbors can help you navigate necessary changes.
  • We’ll be highlighting some grants in a video presentation. Scheduling a time to work with RNeighbors and the videographer may be necessary so we can tell your project’s success story.
  • Final reimbursement forms (below) and grant final reports are due December 15, 2024.

The 2024 grant winners will be posted publicly at RNeighbors.org. All applicants will be notified via email communicating their grant status as soon as RNeighbors Board members have reviewed the application.

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