Physical Improvements Funds
Bridging the Gap Neighborhood Street Fund Large Projects
| Description | Funds used for large scale transportation projects (over $100,000) that are proposed by the community. Community proposals are reviewed by the Bridging the Gap Levy Citizen Oversight Committee, and the projects are completed by Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). |
| Deadline | Projects requests are identified every three years. The next funding cycle will be in 2013 for 2015 construction. |
| Eligibility | Individuals or neighborhood groups. |
| Funded By | Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) |
| Project Examples | New sidewalks Sidewalk repair in business districts Curb bulbs or other pedestrian improvements Traffic calming |
Cultural Facilities
| Description | The Cultural Facilities Funding Program is a new, pilot program to award one-time funding to Seattle arts, heritage and cultural organizations, plus arts service organizations. Funding is awarded for urgent need capital projects such as facility renovations or completing the final phase of new facilities. |
| Application Opens | May 14, 2012 |
| Deadline | June 20, 2012 |
| Eligibility | Seattle arts, heritage and cultural organizations, plus arts service organizations with at least a three-year operating history as a legally established not-for-profit organization, who have control of the facility through ownership or a longer-term lease, and demonstrate a record of ongoing artistic or cultural accomplishments in Seattle. Projects must be able to take place and be completed between Sept. 2012 and Dec. 2013. |
| Funded By | Seattle Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs |
| Project Examples | Replacing a performing arts venue leaking roof Fixing a museum’s broken central heating/cooling system Repairing a broken wheel-chair lift in a cultural facility Completing the final renovations to open a new dance studio |
Neighborhood Projects Funds
| Description | Funds used for small-scale improvements (up to $90,000) to neighborhood streets and parks that are proposed by the community. Project proposals are vetted by District Councils, along with either Seattle Parks or Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT). Based on the project, the improvement is completed by the appropriate department. |
| Deadline | February 1, 2012 |
| Eligibility | Individuals or neighborhood groups |
| Funded By | Seattle Parks and Recreation, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Seattle Department of Neighborhoods |
| Project Examples | Sidewalk repair Park walkways ADA path restoration Installation of park amenities (ex. benches, picnic tables) Curb bulbs or other pedestrian improvements Traffic calming |
Neighborhood Matching Fund Large Projects Fund
| Description | Provides funds of up to $100,000 to support groups in building community relationships around a project. Projects must demonstrate a capacity to build a stronger and healthier community and:
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| Deadline | The deadline for applications is July 16, 2012. There will be no Letter of Intent (LOI) required as in previous years. Instead, applicants must attend one of three mandatory workshops before they can complete an application. The workshops will be held:
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| Eligibility | Open to neighborhood-based groups, community-based organizations, ad-hoc groups and business groups. |
| Funded By | Seattle Department of Neighborhoods |
| Project Examples | After school and summer activities Technology and media program |
Neighborhood Matching Fund Small and Simple Projects Fund
| Description | Provides funds of up to $20,000 to support groups in building community relationships around a project. Projects must demonstrate a capacity to build a stronger and healthier community and:
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| Deadline | March 12, 2012 October 8, 2012 |
| Eligibility | Open to neighborhood-based groups, community-based organizations, ad-hoc groups and business groups; or community groups that do not have a geographic base, such as an ethnic group, GLBT groups, disability community, etc. |
| Funded By | Seattle Department of Neighborhoods |
| Project Examples | Tutoring programs Cultural outreach and education |
Neighborhood Matching Fund Small Sparks Fund
| Deadline | None – applications accepted year-round |
| Description | Provides funds of up to $1000 to support community members in becoming civically engaged. Projects must demonstrate a capacity to build a stronger and healthier community and:
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| Eligibility | Open to neighborhood and grassroots community groups with annual organizational budgets of less than $25,000. |
| Funded By | Seattle Department of Neighborhoods |
| Project Examples | Leadership development Youth-focused events |
Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund
| Description | The Opportunity Fund provides $15 million in funding for community initiated park development or property acquisition projects. Parks will be allocating approximately $8 million towards projects in the 2012/2013 funding cycle of the Opportunity Fund. With guidance from Seattle City Council, the Levy Oversight Committee developed criteria for the 2012/2013 Opportunity Fund appropriations. This criterion will be used for evaluating, nominating, and recommending a package of projects to the Mayor and City Council 2013. The criteria and a detailed timeline for when letters and applications are due can be found on Parks website. An on-line application will be available by early April 2012. All projects are managed and implemented by Seattle Parks and Recreation. |
| Deadline | On-line Project Proposal Letters are due on June 16, 2012 On-line Project Applications are due on September 17, 2012 |
| Eligibility | Individuals or Neighborhood groups |
| Funded By | Seattle Parks and Recreation - 2008 Parks and Green Spaces Levy Opportunity Fund |
| Project Examples | Significantly extends the life of a current park through forest or trail restorations. Provides health benefits through new open space or high intensity recreational opportunities. Demonstrates new and/or creative methods for parks or open space through sustainable energy practices. |
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