The City of University City's Community Partnership Fund provides grants of up to $500 to local organizations for community improvement projects. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to community gardens, fa蓷de improvements, neighborhood art, neighborhood signs or entrances, production of educational materials, and public safety items.
Eligible applicants include neighborhood associations, homeowner associations, block groups, and other non-profit organizations within the City of University City.
Past grant recipients and projects include Roth Grove Neighborhood Association (neighborhood entrance sign); Girl Scout Troup 1781 (U.S. map at Jackson Park School); and Partridge Heights Neighborhood Association (subdivision banners).
Funding is limited. Applications must be submitted to the University City Department of Planning and Development by 5pm August 13. Grant approval notices will be sent by August 20. Download an application from the City website: www.ucitymo.org > Home > Departments > Community Development. For information, call: 314.505.8516 or e-mail: ariganti@ucitymo.org. |