2020 Neighborhood Grants Available In Arvada

ARVADA, CO — The City of Arvada is inviting residents to build close communities through several types of grants, which can be used for ice cream socials, neighborhood clean-ups, event kick-offs and block parties.

All grants are "available until funds run out," city officials said.

Here's a list of the grants and how to apply:

Up to $100 Know Your Neighbor Grant

• May be used for block parties, event kick-offs, neighborhood clean-ups, ice cream socials, or other functions that build connections between neighbors.
• Awarded as a pre-loaded $100 King Soopers gift card for block parties or a $50 Home Depot gift card for neighborhood clean-up events.

To apply for this grant, fill out the online 2020 Know Your Neighbor Application.

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$25 Neighborhood Printing Assistance Grant

Neighborhood Printing Assistance Grants are open to enrolled Neighbors Connected groups. The city provides a $25 printing assistance through the city's print shop for printing flyers and posters to publicize neighborhood events. This equates to 75 pages in color, or 500 pages in Black & White.

• Apply at least three weeks before the date needed.
• Provide file to Neighborhood Engagement Coordinator by email, USB, or physical copy.

To apply, fill out the online 2020 Printing Assistance Grant Application.

$250 Neighborhood Small Activity Grant

Neighborhood Small Activity Grants are open to enrolled Neighbors Connected groups. These grants are up to $250, and can be used to develop your neighborhood group and organize larger neighborhood events.

• Examples include: entertainment for a festival, neighborhood t-shirts, neighborhood sports tournament, or even supplies for a front lawn happy hour with neighbors.

• To apply, fill out the online 2020 Small Activity Grant Application

Visit the city's grant web page for more information.