Spring 2024 Neighbor Up Action Grant Recipients
The Neighbor Up Action Grant Committee funded 121 grassroots initiatives in the spring of 2024 totaling $385,614. For a list with descriptions of each organization funded, click here. To view the press release announcing these grants, click here. Funding for these grants is generously provided by the Cleveland Foundation, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, The McGregor Foundation, and the Char and Chuck Fowler Family Foundation.
Neighbor Up Action Grants Due August 12, 2024
Thinking about applying for a NeighborUp Action Grant this round? Here are a few things to keep in mind: It is now mandatory that you attend a Neighbor Up Action Grant Workshop either in person (August 5th) or online. Proposals accepted this round MUST address one of these issues: Arts & Culture Neighboring Seniors/Intergenerational To find more information about the workshops or to see if your project may fit under one of these categories, please visit our website! How to Apply for an Action Grant – Neighbor Up (neighborupcle.org)
Reclaiming Public Space in Cleveland
Over the past year, the Reclaim Cleveland team has traveled around the city to collect stories of grassroots leaders making a difference in their communities through the power of reclaiming green space, vacant land, and public spaces. These interviews were compiled and made into a series of episodes called The Green Couch Project. The mission of this project is to create shared space for grass-roots organizations to have the power & a voice to advocate & reclaim public space/land in Cleveland. The next episode will be showing on July 17th from 6pm to 8pm at the Neighborhood Connections office (1971 East 66th Street). Don't miss this incredible series of stories. This episode will
Funding Opportunities for Artists
There are Grants and Awards for Individual Artists! With $500,000 from Cuyahoga Arts & Culture, there are five (5) individual artist fellowships open to residents of Cuyahoga County. Hosted by the Assembly for the Arts, Cleveland Public Theatre, Julia de Burgos Cultural Arts Center, Karamu House, and SPACES, these fellowships provide opportunities for artists to deepen their practice. For more information, visit the Assembly for the Arts website here. The City of Cleveland's Transformative Arts Fund application is now open. Visit the city of Cleveland's website for details.
Telling the stories of unsung heroes in Cleveland
Neighbor Up Spotlight is a podcast telling the stories of unsung heroes in Cleveland. Created, hosted and produced by Cleveland resident and Neighbor Up member Carol Malone, the podcast focuses on members of Neighbor Up, a network of about 3,000 Greater Cleveland residents making positive change in their neighborhoods. Each episode is like listening in on a kitchen table conversation between Carol and her guest. Carol had the idea for the podcast after volunteering for three years as a member of the Neighbor Up Grant Making Committee. Neighbor Up Action Grant committee members review grant applications, interview applicants and make all funding decisions. “I met so many sincere and passionate citizens who were creating
Neighbor Nights in Full Swing
Neighbor Nights are in full swing this year with gatherings happening all over the city. September's Neighbor Nights are: North Broadway/Slavic Village: Thurs, Sept 7th, 6-8 pm, contact Sharena for location Central-Kinsman: Thurs, Sept 21st, 6-8 pm @ St. Vincent Hospital Community Room, 2351 East 22nd Street. Detroit-Shoreway: Wed, Sept 20th, 6-8 pm @ Story Church. Contact Moses for details. Buckeye-Woodhill-Shaker Square: Mon, Sept 25th, 6-8 pm @ Cummins Hall, 12503 Buckingham Ave. Collinwood: Thurs, Sept 28th, 6-8 pm at Living Stones Church, 17045 Euclid Ave. Learn more and RSVP here.
