NSNA Neighborhood Improvement Grant Applications Open Through 4/26/26

North Street Neighborhood Association Neighborhood Improvement Grants - Applications Open Through Sunday April 26th

NSNA Neighborhood Improvement Grant Applications are open until April 26th 2026. Examples of projects NSNA would fund include educational programming, volunteer service, public art, infrastructure or greenspace improvements, public events, and more! The NSNA Blog has more details and a link to the application form. NSNA covers the Emerson East and Eken Park Neighborhoods and includes Emerson Elementary and East High School. See more details below on details on the application process and eligibility (shared from the actual application form):

Overview:

The North Street Neighborhood Association (NSNA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization representing Eken Park and Emerson East neighborhoods in Madison, WI. 

NSNA improves the community through charitable giving and resident empowerment. We organize residents of the Emerson East and Eken Park neighborhoods to improve their community through collective action. We provide pathways for members to support local charitable organizations, to learn about and engage with local government, to beautify our neighborhood spaces, and to advocate for improvements to infrastructure that improve health and safety for residents. 

Process:

1. Open window for grant seekers to submit applications

2. Grant applications are reviewed by the NSNA Giving Committee

3. Grant funding proposal formulated by NSNA Giving Committee and presented to NSNA general monthly meeting for membership Q&A and vote. 

4. Disbursement of approved funding

5. Grant funding recipients update committee of project milestones or completion (especially if you have some fun pictures!)

6. End of the year cycle to solicit feedback from applicants and recipients on how we can continue to improve our process

Eligibility:

• Grant funding is awarded to mission-aligned programs, organizations, and projects that will benefit the North Street neighborhoods and surrounding communities at large.

• NSNA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, and as such, will not fund individuals, direct or indirect payment of wages, or projects/programs that have a primarily religious or political focus.

• Examples of projects NSNA would fund include but are not limited to: educational programming, volunteer service, public art, infrastructure improvement, greenspace improvements, and community events. 

Stipulations:

• The available overall budget for funding of all grants varies annually. 

• Grant applications are reviewed by the NSNA Giving Committee, whose funding disbursement proposal will be voted on by the NSNA general membership. 

• Grant funding recipients agree to keep the Giving Committee or NSNA officers updated on project milestones

• Grant funding recipients will provide process improvement feedback after the grant cycle

Main Application Questions:

1. For what purpose are you seeking grant funding?
2. How would this grant align with the NSNA mission and/or help the community at large?
3. What funding amount are you requesting?
4. Are there any other important details?

2025 Grants went out to Emerson Elementary PTO, Sherman Middle School, Moms on a Mission Madison, and Madison Public Art Project (this group is not affiliated with the city of Madison or MAC). 

Please share with folks you think may be interested in applying! Reach out to cochairs@northstreetna.org if you have any questions.

All the Best,

Alder Matthews