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Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program
The 2023 Neighborhood Mini Grant Application has closed.
The Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program provides neighborhood and homeowner associations (HOAs) with grants to improve their neighborhoods. The maximum funding amount per project is $5,000.
Questions? Email our neighborhood team or call 309-494-8637.
| ASSOCIATION | PROJECT SUMMARY |
|---|---|
| Arago Neighborhood Association | Making improvements to a community garden including a pergola, a gazebo, and a messaging board |
| Arbor District Neighborhood Association | Replacing two decorative iron signs and replacing a bench at Main Street and Summit Blvd |
| Goose Lake Neighborhood Association | Collaborating with the NAACP to host a back-to-school party, participating in the Juneteenth events, hosting a 2023 Goose Lake Gala |
| Martin-Warren Southside Neighborhood Association | Rehabilitating the former Martin-Warren community garden |
| Southside Community United for Change (SCUC) | Purchasing supplies for the Youth LItter Patrol |
| Spring Grove HOA | Landscaping at entrance to the neighborhood |
| Starr Street Community Association | Painting blighted commercial structures |
| ASSOCIATION | PROJECT SUMMARY |
|---|---|
| Center Bluff Neighborhood Association | Purchasing and installing new neighborhood signs at entrances, yard signs to advertise neighborhood association meetings, cleanup supplies, planting beds, and landscaping supplies |
| Metro West Neighborhood Association | Hosting a Welcome to the Neighborhood Party for new neighbors |
| North Florence Neighborhood Association | Purchasing and installing a new sign at the neighborhood entrance |
| Orchard District Neighborhood Association | Purchasing and installing new signs at the neighborhood entrances |
| Randolph-Roanoke Residential Association | Installing a fence around a community garden |
| Twin Towers Place Homeowners' Association | Planting flowers in the planters at Columbia Terrace/University and a block party |
| University East Neighborhood Association | Purchasing postcards and postage to notify neighbors of upcoming meetings and events and a neighborhood picnic in September |
| ASSOCIATION | PROJECT SUMMARY |
|---|---|
| East Bluff Community Neighborhood Association | Installing an irrigation system and watering stations for their community garden |
| The Knolls HOA | Repairing a sprinkler system, installing decorative metal signage, hosting a neighborhood block party |
| Northmoor Hills HOA | Improving their park and gathering area with a picnic table, park bench, and concrete pavers |
| ASSOCIATION | PROJECT SUMMARY |
|---|---|
| Creighton Woods Neighborhood Association | Adding lettering to their entrance sign, repainting brick at the entrance to the neighborhood, and creating meeting notice banners |
| East Northgate Park HOA | Painting their main entrance sign, purchasing a new neighborhood entrance sign for their second entrance, holding a bicycle parade, holding a Dumpster Day, and treats for their Trick or Treat Day |
| Idyllbrook HOA | Purchasing and installing new signage at the Allen Road entrance |
| Lynnhurst HOA | Landscaping at one of the entrances, installing 15 pet waste bag stations around each building, and hosting a new Fall Bonfire event |
| Palmyra Estates Condo Association | Restoring rock beds and landscaping around each building |
| Village Grande at Ancient Oaks | Installing a security camera at the only intersection in the community |
| Willow Knolls Residents Recreational Association | Replacing neighborhood signs at North and South entrances |
| Yorkshire Village Community Association | Planting 15 new trees to replace 15 trees that were removed due to disease |
| ASSOCIATION | PROJECT SUMMARY |
|---|---|
| Chapel Park HOA | Purchasing flowering plants and landscaping supplies to enhance entrance |
| Edgewild HOA | Installing lighting at the entrance, landscaping, and repairing their sprinkler system |
| Fairway Villa Condo Association | Landscaping and improving existing signage of unit numbers and building locations |
| Hawley Hills HOA | Landscaping at their entrance and hosting an End of Summer Bash |
| Trails Edge Villas HOA | Replacing all the post light fixtures in their neighborhood |
| Willow Tree Condo Association | Landscaping and beautification along the hill beside their complex |
Some project ideas include, but are not limited to:
- Public art
- Block parties
- Outreach and communication
- Public space enhancements (benches, shelters, pergolas, playgrounds, and more)
- Placemaking
- Pop-up events
- Storytelling projects to amplify and preserve neighborhood voices
- Safety tools and education
Projects CAN NOT:
- Create ongoing maintenance costs to the City
- Fund an event that already exists (funds can be used to add to an existing event's programming)
- Direct financial assistance to individuals or families
- Purchase land or buildings
- Purchase personal electronics
- Pay for travel and accommodation expenses
- Benefit one person
- Pay for planning meals
- Pay for transportation expenses such as gas or mileage
- Fund facility improvements made to a different taxing body
- Pay for operating expenses and software
- Neighborhood association or HOA must be registered with the City of Peoria
- Project must have approval from the group (at least three members)
- Project must be complete by December 2023