The City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods and the Indiana Michigan Power Foundation has awarded 12 “Sparked at Inspire” micro-grants for up to $1500 each.
City of Fort Wayne Indiana news release:
“Sparked at Inspire” Neighborhood Grants Awarded
Fort Wayne, Indiana (November 9, 2026) – The City of Fort Wayne’s Department of Neighborhoods, in partnership with Indiana Michigan Power Foundation, has awarded 12 “Sparked at Inspire” micro-grants for up to $1500 each in the Fall Session.
The program was created to help neighborhood association leaders implement projects that were developed in response to information presented during the City of Fort Wayne’s annual Inspire Neighborhoods Conference. The fourth Inspire Neighborhoods Conference took place this year on September 11 at Electric Works. Residents can learn more at InspireFortWayne.com.
This program has been generously sponsored by the Indiana Michigan Power Foundation, which has been a past supporter of the Inspire Neighborhoods Conference and neighborhood activation efforts.
The Spring Session awarded 11 grants for a total of 23 Sparked grants this year. Examples of funded projects include legal support, marketing materials, and event and project supplies. A complete list of the program’s Fall Session grant awardees is below.
“We extend a big thank you to the Indiana Michigan Power Foundation,” said Fort Wayne Neighborhoods Director Dan Baisden. “Their partnership highlights how our community is working alongside residents to make a positive difference in their neighborhoods.”
2026 “Sparked at Inspire” Fall Session Grant Program Awardees
- Bluewater Estates – new entrance sign and event signage
- Creighton Home – IRS designation support, community mailers
- East Central – insurance, community signage
- East Side – door hangers, association meeting signs
- Fairfield Terrace Belmont – community mailers
- Hacienda Village – neighborhood directory, door hangers
- Harvester – insurance, community mailers, meeting supplies and branded promotion items
- LaRez – community mailers
- Memorial Park – IRS designation support
- North Anthony – community newsletters, event signage
- Oak Borough – promotional items
- Williams Woodland Park – event marketing materials
The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division works to establish Fort Wayne as the Community of Choice for residents, visitors and businesses by growing the economy, strengthening neighborhoods and supporting housing options. Visit CityofFortWayne.in.gov/CD for more information.
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