Past Recipients 2016 -2017

Project Title Description Award Amount
FY16-17 Neighborhood Empowerment Grants  
Arnold Park Kiosk Funds were used to construct a kiosk in Arnold Park to provide neighbors with a location to post information relevant to nearby community members and park users. $411.22
Birdie & 35th Neighborhood Trimming Party Funds were used to offset tool and landfill costs associated with a neighborhood trimming project that addressed overgrown blackberries along area sidewalks. $300
College Hill Summer Farm Program Funds were used to offset wage costs to operate the Urban Farm Program - Summer Farmers. The program engages at-risk youth in hands-on, agriculture-based curriculum. $1,000
International Moms Group Funds were used to cover a facilitator and meeting supplies for a weekly meetings designed to bring international mothers together to learn and discuss parenting topics. $1,000
Jobs Addition Neighborhood Association Place-Making Painting Project Funds were used to create Corvallis' first neighborhood painted intersection at the intersection of  Painted Intersection Pilot Project 11th & Taylor. The project is a pilot to determine if future installations will be permitted. $1,000
Tunison Neighborhood Social & Cultural Celebrations Funds were used to rent meeting space and dumpsters, and purchase food for 8 different events throughout the year including culturally-themed potlucks and coordinated work parties. $1,000