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Neighbor Up Grant Program
The Neighbor Up Grant Program is designed to help neighbors better connect with each other by strengthening a sense of community and improving the quality of life in Ogden’s neighborhoods. The goals of the Program are as follows:
- Build sense of community.
- Develop or renew neighborhood relationships.
- Encourage interaction between generations and cultures.
- Increase governance and organizational leadership of neighborhood organizations or associations.
Neighbor Up Grants are intended to facilitate bringing neighborhood groups together. Citizens or neighborhood associations may apply grant money for activities such as block parties or picnics, special event kick-off celebrations, ice cream socials, neighborhood crime prevention or other safety-related activities, trainings or other functions or gatherings that build connections between neighbors. Grants are also available to fund supplies for neighborhood cleanup or beautification projects.
There are two options for grant funds, which may be used to offset costs associated with park rentals, permits, insurance, street closures, and other costs associated with events held on public property:
| Neighbor Up - Small Grant | Neighbor Up - Large Grant |
|---|---|
| Up to $575 | Up to $1,500* |
| Ideally for gatherings of 100 people or less | Ideally for gatherings of 100 people or more |
| Events on either public or private property | Events on public property (parks, pavilions, etc.) |
*The Large Grant amount is contingent upon size of expected gathering and a match requirement; applicant is required to match thirty-three percent (33%) of the dollar amount provided by the Neighbor Up program, either monetarily or via in-kind services. In-Kind Contribution Forms must be filled out and signed by the sponsor and co-sponsor to verify services/or donations.
Example: To receive the full grant amount of $1,500, you must meet $500 through in-kind services or donations.
To comply with State tax code/laws and to equitably supply grant funds city wide, only one (1) Neighbor Up Grant award per fiscal year shall be issued to a specific neighborhood, sponsor, and/or co-sponsor. Neighbor Up Grant applications may be submitted any time throughout the year (at least two months prior to event date), and will be awarded on activities that meet eligibility requirements on a first come, first served basis until the allocated funding is depleted.
Health Precautions
The safety and well-being of Ogden City citizens is a top priority for the Ogden City Council. The Council strongly encourages recipients of the Neighbor Up Grant program to contact and abide by Weber/Morgan Health Department guidelines and implement the appropriate protocols to keeping your guests safe during your event. Ogden City and Ogden City Council are not liable for any health implications as a result of your event.