{"id":122388,"date":"2024-05-06T13:01:47","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T17:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/?p=122388"},"modified":"2025-08-28T07:37:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T11:37:07","slug":"city-awards-record-number-of-neighborhood-improvement-grant-projects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/2024\/05\/06\/city-awards-record-number-of-neighborhood-improvement-grant-projects\/","title":{"rendered":"City awards record number of neighborhood improvement grant projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CityofFortWayne_seal-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-115912\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CityofFortWayne_seal-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CityofFortWayne_seal-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CityofFortWayne_seal-420x420.jpg 420w, https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/CityofFortWayne_seal.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker announced today that 46 neighborhood improvement grant projects are being awarded, totaling more than $200,000.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>News release from the City of Fort Wayne, Indiana:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>City awards record number of neighborhood improvement grant projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fort Wayne, Indiana (May 6, 2024) \u2013 Mayor Sharon Tucker and the City of Fort Wayne\u2019s Neighborhood Planning and Activation Workgroup announced today that 46 neighborhood improvement grant projects are being awarded, totaling more than $200,000. These projects range from new landscaping in common areas to replacing neighborhood signage.<\/p>\n<p>The announcement was held in the Hearthstone Neighborhood on Wallen Road. Hearthstone is using grant funding to install an outside community bulletin board to share neighborhood updates with residents, in addition to minor improvements to their common and recreation area. Representatives from Hearthstone were at the announcement to celebrate the Neighborhood Improvement Grant program.<\/p>\n<p>The program, overseen by the City\u2019s Community Development Division, is designed to support neighborhood beautification efforts and strengthen neighborhood involvement. Each year neighborhoods are asked to incorporate additional community engagement in the grant application process to showcase how their projects are resident-led and resident-serving.<\/p>\n<p>The projects selected will enhance neighborhood aesthetics, provide a clear community benefit, be accessible to all neighborhood residents, and increase civic pride. Expenses such as routine maintenance, major infrastructure projects, social events, or operating expenses were not eligible for grant funds.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Neighborhood Improvement Grant program continues to grow and succeed. When we care about and invest in neighborhoods, Fort Wayne becomes stronger and more vibrant,\u201d said Mayor Tucker. \u201cThis effort is another example of how open communication and trust can lead to new and innovate ways to enhance our community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Each proposal was evaluated and scored based on grant criteria and available funding. The list below is the initial grant recipients, along with a short description of their proposed projects, which still require all necessary permits and approvals:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Becketts Run<\/strong> \u2013 Trail improvements in the neighborhood common area<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bloomingdale<\/strong> \u2013 Install informational signs throughout the neighborhood which aim to commemorate significant historical sites<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,020.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Brierwood Hills<\/strong> \u2013 Improve the neighborhood entrance with landscaping enhancements, electrical improvements, and cleaning the existing limestone pillars<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Broad River<\/strong> \u2013 Develop a parklet in a vacant lot on Scott Avenue in the northern portion of the neighborhood that does not have ample greenspace <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,993.82<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Concordia Gardens<\/strong> \u2013 Continue making improvements to the common area, including the addition of benches<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Continental Park<\/strong> \u2013 Add neighborhood signage, including an LED flashing stop sign for neighborhood safety<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,145.60<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Covington Pines<\/strong> \u2013 Add new trees along the neighborhood border to improve existing landscaping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,966.25<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>East Central<\/strong> \u2013 Install new neighborhood signage using the recently developed brand identity through the FORTify Neighborhood Accelerator program<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Eastland Gardens Community<\/strong> \u2013 Improvements to the front entrance of the neighborhood<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,317.99<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Fairfield<\/strong> \u2013 New wayfinding signage and children at play signs to enhance neighborhood traffic calming<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Forest Park Boulevard<\/strong> \u2013 Improvements to the boulevard with additional tree planting, median re-seeding, and landscaping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Forest Ridge Estates<\/strong> \u2013 Enhance the neighborhood entrance with repair of the existing signage and improved landscaping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hamilton<\/strong> \u2013 A neighborhood mural commemorating the rich history of the neighborhood on the wall of a local business<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hamlets West of Woodland Ridge East<\/strong> \u2013 Repair the existing entrance signage, in addition to landscaping improvements<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Harrison Hill<\/strong> \u2013 Improving neighborhood landscaping by planting perennial patches with native plants, in addition to adding signage and a bench<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hearthstone Village<\/strong> \u2013 Install an outdoor community bulletin board to share neighborhood messages with residents, and make small improvements to the neighborhood common space<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,902.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Historic Foster Park<\/strong> \u2013 Improve the landscaping in the park strip located on Sheridan Court<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Historic Oakdale<\/strong> \u2013 Celebrate and commemorate the historic identity of the neighborhood with the installation of new sidewalk plaques at a few of the neighborhoods historic homes<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Historic Southwood Park<\/strong> \u2013 Continue an effort to improve the overall tree canopy throughout the neighborhood by installing new street trees<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Imperial Swathmore<\/strong> \u2013 Enhance the landscaping at neighborhood entrances, in addition to adding new picnic tables in the common areas<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>LaRez<\/strong> \u2013 Neighborhood traffic calming improvements, including the addition of a radar speed sign to alert drivers when they need to slow down<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $3,600.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lincoln Village<\/strong> \u2013 Improving the neighborhood common area with the addition of new benches<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Manor Park<\/strong> \u2013 Adding a new play structure in the common area to serve the children of the neighborhood by providing ample space to play<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mill Creek Villas<\/strong> \u2013 Remove existing invasive trees in the neighborhood and replace with native\/non-invasive plants, in addition to replacing lighting near the neighborhood monument sign<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Nebraska<\/strong> \u2013 Install a unique community history sharing project which will include photos and stories of long-time neighborhood residents. The project will be a physical art installment at the neighborhood owned Wayne Knitting Mills Park on Boone Street.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>New Glenwood Park<\/strong> \u2013 Improve the neighborhood entrance with a new entrance sign and landscaping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>North Highlands<\/strong> \u2013 Add new concrete pads and benches at bus stops in the neighborhood, while adding new salt barrels so residents can help keep sidewalks safe in the winter<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $3,800.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Northside<\/strong> \u2013 Improve the aesthetics of the business corridor in East State Village with the addition of new planters<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pettit-Rudisill<\/strong> \u2013 Establish a new community garden to help serve the neighborhood<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pine Valley<\/strong> \u2013 Repair walkway lighting for a section of the common area in the neighborhood which currently has little to no lighting<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Seven Oaks<\/strong> \u2013 Add new picnic tables to the neighborhood common area<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,750.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Shannonside<\/strong> \u2013 Install new mulching and borders at the recently installed swing sets to ensure that people can safely use them<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Shores of Rock Creek<\/strong> \u2013 Enhance the neighborhood entrance with new signage<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,968.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Springfield<\/strong> \u2013 Install a new outdoor community message board to share neighborhood messages with residents<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $2,448.49<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Stonefield Community<\/strong> \u2013 Install new light poles and sign posts with solar-powered lighting in areas near the neighborhood entrance<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Fountain<\/strong> \u2013 Install a new neighborhood fountain at the entrance<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>The Shores of Coventry<\/strong> \u2013 Replace or repair several lights in the neighborhood common area to improve safety<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,968.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Trier Ridge Park<\/strong> \u2013 Enhance the neighborhood entrance with improved landscaping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,190.87<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Village Woods<\/strong> \u2013 Improve the neighborhood entrance signage and landscaping<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Villas of LaCabreah<\/strong> \u2013 Restore the stones and lawn along the common area pond<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,500.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wedgewood Place<\/strong> \u2013 Add new play equipment, including a new painted hop-scotch area in the common area to increase recreational activity for children<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Westchester Glens<\/strong> \u2013 Improved landscaping and tree canopy in the neighborhood, including the area between the front entrance ponds<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Wheatridge<\/strong> \u2013 Common area improvement, including the removal of tree stumps, and planting new native plants and trees<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,700.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Williams Woodland Park<\/strong> \u2013 Installing a new artistic crosswalk with the City\u2019s painted pavement program<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $1,316.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Woodhurst<\/strong> \u2013 Continue installing new neighborhood signage <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $4,817.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Woodland Lake<\/strong> \u2013 Improving recreational opportunities for the neighborhood with the addition of a playset in the common area<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Grant amount: $5,000.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Related Images:<\/h3><div class=\"ngg-related-gallery\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\"\n\t\t\ttitle=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c16603bf11c484357509d3c325b1b796' data-image-id=\"199\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/71709.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_71709.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry announces call for referendum vote on the gaming issue during a press conference on February 27, 2009.\">\n\t\t\t<img title=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom Henry\"\n\t\t\t\talt=\"2009\/02\/27: Fort Wayne Mayor Tom 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Photo taken May 1, 2009.\"\n\t\t\tclass='thickbox' rel='c16603bf11c484357509d3c325b1b796' data-image-id=\"1695\" data-src=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/85088.jpg\" data-thumbnail=\"https:\/\/aroundfortwayne.com\/news\/wp-content\/gallery\/cityoffw\/thumbs\/thumbs_85088.jpg\" data-title=\"2009\/05\/01: Mayor Tom Henry\" data-description=\"Mayor Tom Henry addresses the press about the City&#039;s hiring of lobbyists to promote a referendum vote on gaming.  Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell is in the background.  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