How are projects chosen? My neighborhood park could really use some improvements.

City staff are aware of parks that need improvement and are actively seeking grant opportunities to fund these costly projects.  There are a number of factors that are considered when selecting a project in need of funding.  Some of the questions that staff ask when reviewing grant opportunities to pursue include:

  • Which park meets the grant criteria such as neighborhood park deficiency or income demographics?
  • What is the most competitive project for this grant?
  • What is needed to submit a proposal or application and can it be done by the submission deadline? Is community outreach needed? A conceptual design? An equipment list?
  • When does the project need to be completed? Is it feasible for what the project entails?

Unfortunately, not all projects that the City would like to complete are a good fit for the grant opportunities available at the time.  City staff are persistent and continue to search for project funding.  Some projects take a little longer to fund but their completion is just as exciting and magical.

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1. Why are grants needed?
2. How do grants work?
3. Why can’t grant money be used for other needed projects around the city like paving streets or updating sewer or water infrastructure?
4. How are projects chosen? My neighborhood park could really use some improvements.
5. What can I do to help?