This project fund is intended to support beautification efforts led by neighborhood associations and costs related to community-building events within the City of Muncie’s neighborhoods. It is made possible by the generous support of the Zeigler Foundation.
Project Fund Description (pdf)
Application Process:
- Download and complete the application form.
- Email documentation and completed application to Heather Williams (hlwilliams@bsu.edu).
- Applications will be evaluated by Task Force 2 within two weeks of being received and notification of award will be made within one month of application
- Applications will be accepted as long as funding is available
- A check will be cut in the name of the Neighborhood Association and mailed to the individual named on the Application Form
- The follow-up report form is due 30 days after the funds are expended.
- Funds that are awarded, but not used, must be returned to Task Force 2 no later than 30 days after the equipment or service was purchased or date of the funded event.
Requirements:
- Amount requested may not exceed $200.00
- Two quotes must be provided for equipment and services
- Each neighborhood may only receive one allocation from the fund.
- The association must be able to provide its Articles of Organization or By-Laws
- The association must be able to provide its last two bank statements
* If for any reason the association cannot meet these requirements, a detailed explanation must be provided in the application email.
Requests will be evaluated using the following criteria:
- Need
- Will the project, equipment or service impact the neighborhood’s quality of life?
- Will it generate excitement/interest in the neighborhood?
- Will it be visible?
- Did the neighborhood vote to approve the project, equipment, or service?
- Attendance at Neighborhood President Council meetings and training sessions.
Questions?
Contact Task Force 2 leader Heather Williams (hlwilliams@bsu.edu).