Recommendation CC.28
Recommendation Status: New
Connect with neighborhood associations by offering small grants to support community building activities and neighborhood events.
This recommendation helps achieve the following
Complete Communities
Inclusive
Economies
Key Issues Addressed
Related Planning Topic Areas
Applicable Geographic Scales
Countywide
Municipalities
Sub-geographies
Equity Considerations
Uplifts small businesses in community that may be more susceptible to economic instability
Sustainability Considerations
Community building projects such as beautification projects can support environmental efforts.
Implementation
Lead Partner(s)
Beyond Housing
Spanish Lake Community Development Corporation
The Partnership (Lemay), Ferguson Neighborhood Improvement Program
One West Florissant Initiative
Safe Housing for the Elderly and Disabled
Municipalities
Wellston Community Development Corporation
North County, Inc.
Supporting Partner(s)
Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis
Cost
Medium
($1-5 mil)
Low
(Less than $1 mil)
High
($10+ mil)
Project, Partnership, or Policy
Project
Partnership
Policy
Timeline
Medium-term
(5-10 Years)
Ongoing
Near-term
(Within 5 Years)
Long-term
(10+ Years)
Potential Funding Sources
St. Louis County Port Authority Community Investment Fund
Community Development Block Grant
Invest STL
Tracking Implementation
Tracking Success
Number of neighborhood associations that engage and remain active on an annual basis.
If overperforming, what should we do?
Redirect small grant funding to geographic areas that are not applying compared to other areas.
If underperforming, what should we do?
Expand awareness of small grant opportunities.