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 2024, individual neighborhood councils 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 who are considered in good standing may apply for 2024 CE Grant funds upon attending one of the four trainings offered in February.

The 2024 Community Engagement Grant program will begin accepting applications from neighborhood councils on March 1, 2024, and will accept applications until the deadline on June 14, 2024. All required documents can be found under the Program Resources header on this page. Please review the 2024 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:

• 2024 CE Grant Application, completed and signed by submitter.
• 2023 Performance Measures sheet, if you received CE Grant funding in 2023.
• Minutes from your neighborhood council meeting showing a vote of the members agreeing on how CE Grant funds will be spent.

Pricing out Reprographics Orders and Mailings:

• Use the Reprographics Pricing Sheet to estimate the costs of print jobs.
• 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 link to the inventory guide can be found below, in addition to the link 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.

• Inventory Document – This shows what we have available for check-out.
• Inventory Check-Out Form – Must be completed to check out items.

Questions?

Contact Gabby Ryan, gryan@spokanecity.org or 509.625.6858, with any questions.