~ Bloomington, IN - The City of Bloomington Department of Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) has recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grant. This competitive grant program awards a total of $30,000 to support neighborhood-driven projects that aim to enhance the quality of life within Bloomington neighborhoods.

Seven projects were selected to receive funding in this year's grant cycle. The Bentley Court Homeowners Association (HOA) was awarded $8,000 for their Wildlife Corridor project. This project aims to transform a half-acre into a green space with native plants, bird boxes, and educational signage to support local biodiversity.

The Bloomington Housing Authority Residents Council received $6,550 for their Walnut Woods Community Pantry makeover project. This will create a large-capacity storage area for food, hygiene, and household items for the community.

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Gentry Estates HOA was granted $3,000 to replace three deteriorating and unsafe mailbox clusters and their associated concrete pads. Gentry Honours HOA also received funding in the amount of $2,600 to refurbish and repair two existing neighborhood entrance signs that have physically deteriorated.

The Prospect Hill Neighborhood Association was awarded $4,000 for their headstone restoration project in Rose Hill Cemetery. This includes professional restoration for large monuments as well as volunteer workshops.

Sherwood Green HOA received $3,500 to replace outdated and faded private street signs with new reflective ones that comply with city standards. Wayfinding signs will also be added to enhance safety and visibility.

The Spicewood 2 Neighborhood was granted $2,350 to clean up a vacant overgrown lot and transform it into a native pollinator garden for the neighborhood to enjoy.

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These projects were chosen by a five-member council made up of two at-large neighborhood association members, two City staffers, and one commissioner from the Redevelopment Commission (RDC). The council carefully reviewed all applications and made funding recommendations to the RDC, who ultimately determined the allocation of funds.

The Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program is offered annually and aims to empower residents to address local needs while creating lasting community benefits. "We are thrilled to support these projects that will make a positive impact in our neighborhoods," said Angela Van Rooy, HAND Operations Manager.

The council members who reviewed the grant applications this year were Tom Payne from the Near West Side Neighborhood Association, Kaleb Throckmorton from Matlock Heights Neighborhood Association, Maria McCormick from Engineering, Danna Stephens from Public Works, Street and Traffic Division, and Laurie McRobbie from the Redevelopment Commission.

For more information about this grant program and other opportunities for Bloomington neighborhoods, please visit bton.in/NHood or contact Angela Van Rooy at 812-349-3505.

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