To encourage neighborhood engagement, the City of Valparaiso is offering Block Party Grants of up to $500 to go towards food, entertainment or other creative ideas that bring neighbors together. Block parties can offer a time to reconnect with neighbors after distancing over the past year and can be a great opportunity to gather ideas for Neighborhood Grant Applications. Neighborhoods are encouraged to host safe and appropriately sized, outdoor gatherings to bring people together. Block Party Grants are available for events hosted between May 15 - September 5 (limit one grant per neighborhood).
Eligible block parties must be organized by neighborhood groups and must be open to all neighbors (while maintaining Porter County Health Department’s gathering guidelines). These grants can be used to reimburse neighborhoods or to pay invoices from vendors directly, determined on a case-by-case basis. The grant application must be submitted before the party. Receipts are required for reimbursement.
Complete this application form to see if your party qualifies for a $500 Block Party Grant!
Questions? Contact Maggie Clifton at
mclifton@valpo.us or 219-462-1161.