Neighborhoods

Community Engagement Grant

The Community Engagement (CE) Grant is used to fund items and activities to boost resident awareness of and participation in the City’s Neighborhood Councils (NCs). In 2025, individual neighborhood councils and Community Assembly committees may apply for up to $850 to utilize the money to increase resident participation at NC meetings, promote NC work, and increase overall engagement of the neighborhood.

Who Can Apply for CE Grant Funds?

City of Spokane Neighborhood Councils and Community Assembly committees who are considered in good standing may apply for 2025 CE Grant funds upon attending one of the four trainings offered February – April.

2025 CE Grant Trainings

Training 1: Friday, February 28, 5:30 – 7 p.m. virtual via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 843 2178 3600
Passcode: 99201
Training 2: Monday, March 17, 5:30 – 7 p.m. virtual via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 871 5120 1660
Passcode: 99201
Training 3: Wednesday, April 2, 5:30 – 7 p.m. in person
Shadle Park Library – Studio Room
2111 W. Wellesley Ave.
Training 4: Wednesday, April 23, 5:30 – 7 p.m. in person
Liberty Park Library – Events Room
402 S. Pittsburg St.

The 2025 Community Engagement Grant program will begin accepting applications from neighborhood councils on February 28, 2025, and will accept applications until the deadline on June 16, 2025. All required documents can be found under Program Resources on this page. Please review the 2025 Guidelines for Community Engagement Grant thoroughly before applying.

Applications that are not completed and submitted with all required documentation will result in delays of approval and possible denial of application. A complete application package includes:

2025 CE Grant Application, completed and signed by submitter.
2024 Performance Measures sheet, if you received CE Grant funding in 2024.
Minutes from your neighborhood council meeting showing a vote of the members agreeing on how CE Grant funds will be spent.

Pricing out Material Printing & Mailings

Printing of materials will have to be done by outside printers, as Reprographics is no longer an option for print jobs. For printing of pole banners, large vinyl banners, and A-frames, Gabby can direct you to the vendors the City utilizes and may even be able to place the order on behalf of the neighborhood council.
For printing of fliers, brochures, and posters, going to your local library or a business that provides printed materials as a service is recommended.
If you plan to do a mailing, there are discounts available if the mailing meets the requirements for Bulk Mailing Rates. Please note that mailing costs are often high for neighborhoods to cover, and any costs exceeding the CE Grant allocation are the responsibility of the neighborhood council.

Special Events on Public Property or in Parks

Visit the Special Events Permit page for details about special events on public property.

If holding an event in any of our Spokane Parks, please visit their special events page.

Neighborhoods and Community Assembly Supplies Inventory

Neighborhood Councils and Community Assembly committees can access an inventory of supplies that help with events and meetings. The inventory guide can be found below, in addition to the check-out form.

Important notes about the inventory check-out system: Please note that requests must be received 72 business hours in advance to be processed. Reservation of items are subject to availability, as reservations for items are first-come, first-served.