Neighborhood Grants Opportunity for Community - City of Burien

Burien, WALocal News

The recently launched Neighborhood Grants Program in Burien is designed to fund community improvement projects, offering up to $5,000 for each initiative. To qualify, community members must provide an equal value of local resources, such as volunteer labor, donated materials, or cash, which fosters collaboration and ownership within neighborhoods. Urban forest planner Josh Petter highlighted the program's ability to transform ideas into reality, encouraging individuals to create positive changes in their local areas. Projects must be completed by the end of 2025 and require a designated Neighborhood Project Coordinator to liaise with the city during development. Amanda McIntire, a city planner, emphasized that this program helps to eliminate barriers, making community improvements more attainable through matched funding.

A notable success story is the Lunar New Year celebration, which was funded in part by the Neighborhood Grant Program and emphasized the importance of belonging for Burien's robust Asian community. The application process will assess project quality, neighborhood participation, feasibility, and public benefit. For further information, including resources in Spanish and Vietnamese, residents can visit the city’s website.

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