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