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 2026, 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 2026 CE Grant funds upon attending one of the four trainings offered March through June.

2026 CE Grant Trainings

Training 1: Monday, March 16, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. virtual via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 812 7325 4483
Passcode: 99201
Training 2: Wednesday, April 1, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. virtual via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 830 7564 5405
Passcode: 99201
Training 3: Wednesday, April 22, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. virtual via Zoom
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Meeting ID: 829 7606 4387
Passcode: 99201
Training 4: Saturday, June 6, 10:30 – 11:30 a.m. in person
Shadle Park Library – Events Room
2111 W. Wellesley Ave.

The 2026 Community Engagement Grant program will begin accepting applications from neighborhood councils on March 16, 2026, and will accept applications until the deadline on June 19, 2026. All required documents can be found under Program Resources on this page. Please review the 2026 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:

2026 CE Grant Application, completed and signed by submitter.
2025 Performance Measures sheet, if you received CE Grant funding in 2025.
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.

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.

Inventory Document – This shows what we have available for check-out.
Inventory Check-Out Form – Must be completed to check out items.
Inventory Reservation Rules – This document lays out the rules for neighborhood councils, Community Assembly, and third party community groups who want to check-out items.