Neighborhood Grants

Neighborhood Grants provide funds to build organizational capacity, beautify public places, and create community gathering places. These grants help improve quality of life in neighborhoods, and across the city. The Planning Division expects that the Common Council will award grants totaling approximately $25,000 in 2027.

Join us for a Grant Orientation Meeting

Please join us for a virtual grant orientation meeting on Thursday, December 3 at 6:00 p.m. 

Register for the Meeting
Mural on building in park.
Image credit: Arboretum Neighborhood Association

2025 Arboretum Neighborhood Mural at Harvey E. Schmidt Park.

Image credit: Arboretum Neighborhood Association
Game table in park near lake.
Image credit: Bay Creek Neighborhood Association

2024 Bay Creek Neighborhood Game Table at Bernie's Beach.

Image credit: Bay Creek Neighborhood Association

How to Apply for Neighborhood Grants

  1. Prepare Your Project

    Meet with your neighborhood to plan a project and share this idea with your alder. Visit the Common Council webpage to find your alder and their contact information.

  2. Read the Grant Guidelines

    Coming soon.

  3. Email Grant Organizers

    Email Linda Horvath and Angela Puerta at neighborhoods@cityofmadison.com to discuss your group’s eligibility and project idea, or to ask questions. 

  4. Apply

    Application coming soon. 

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