Akron City Council announces grant opportunities for neighborhoods

The city of Akron is accepting applications for the the Neighborhood Partnership Grant Program starting Oct. 15.

According to a news release from City Council, which administers the program, the grants are available for "neighborhood improvement projects and neighborhood education initiatives including, but not limited to vacant lot clean-ups, community gardens, youth literacy/art programs, and block safety programs are eligible for funding."

Each of Akron's wards has been allotted $15,000 to award individual grant awards ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 for eligible projects. The budget for this investment was increased by $50,000 to a total of $150,000 annually, the release said.

Nonprofits, block clubs/associations, faith-based organizations, community development corporations and neighborhood-based organizations are eligible to apply.

The grants are awarded through a competitive process based on the application’s merit, the applicant’s eligibility, and the availability of funds.

The notice of funding opportunity and grant application can be found at https://bit.ly/2024-2025NPGP .

Applications must be submitted through the Submittable online platform.  Paper applications will not be available. Council staff will be available to assist applicants with utilizing the online portal and can be contacted at 330-375-2256.

A pre-submission informational session will be held Oct. 17 at the Akron-Summit Public Library, 60 S. High St.

Applications amust be received by Nov. 8. Grant awardees will be notified by Nov. 30. More information can be found here: https://tinyurl.com/NPGPAkron

Contact reporter Derek Kreider at DKreider@Gannett.com or 330-541-9413

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