Interested in receiving a grant of up to $750 to improve your neighborhood?

Attend one of the following TWO information sessions to learn about the new guidelines and find out how to apply for a grant for resident-led neighborhood projects:

Monday, February 22, 2016
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Capitol Library
3969 N. 74th St.

Tuesday, March 22, 2016
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Washington Park Library
2121 N. Sherman Blvd.

Projects should benefit a specific neighborhood and be planned and led by a group of at least three people. At least two group members need to live in the neighborhood where the project will take place. Before applying, at least two group members must attend an application information session. Complete applications are due by April 11, 2016.

Resident-led groups living and working in the following neighborhoods should apply: Amani, Baran Park, Capitol Heights, Century City, Clarke Square, Concordia, Harambee, Havenwoods, Johnsons Park, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Lindsay Heights, Martin Drive, Metcalfe Park, Muskego Way, Riverwest, Sherman Park, Silver Spring, Thurston Woods, Tower Hill, Waukesha, Old North Milwaukee, Washington Park, and Woodlands.

Visit www.ccsmallgrants.org to apply online and to learn about previously funded projects.

Funded By: Northwestern Mutual, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and Zilber Family Foundation

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Announcing 2016 Community Connections Small Grants Program

by Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Zilber Family Foundation, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
February 11, 2016

<h1>Announcing 2016 Community Connections Small Grants Program</h1>
<p class="byline">by Greater Milwaukee Foundation, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Zilber Family Foundation, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />February 11, 2016</p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Interested in receiving a grant of up to $750 to improve your neighborhood?</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Attend one of the following TWO information sessions to learn about the new guidelines and find out how to apply for a grant for resident-led neighborhood projects:</span></p>
<hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />
<p><strong>Monday, February 22, 2016</strong><br />
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.<br />
Capitol Library<br />
3969 N. 74th St.</p>
<hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />
<p><strong>Tuesday, March 22, 2016</strong><br />
5:30 to 6:30 p.m.<br />
Washington Park Library<br />
2121 N. Sherman Blvd.</p>
<hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Projects should benefit a specific neighborhood and be planned and led by a group of at least three people. At least two group members need to live in the neighborhood where the project will take place. Before applying, at least two group members must attend an application information session. Complete applications are due by April 11, 2016.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Resident-led groups living and working in the following neighborhoods should apply: Amani, Baran Park, Capitol Heights, Century City, Clarke Square, Concordia, Harambee, Havenwoods, Johnsons Park, Layton Boulevard West, Lincoln Village, Lindsay Heights, Martin Drive, Metcalfe Park, Muskego Way, Riverwest, Sherman Park, Silver Spring, Thurston Woods, Tower Hill, Waukesha, Old North Milwaukee, Washington Park, and Woodlands.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Visit <a href="http://www.ccsmallgrants.org/"><span class="s2">www.ccsmallgrants.org</span></a> to apply online and to learn about previously funded projects.</span></p>
<p class="p1"><span class="s1">Funded By: Northwestern Mutual, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, and Zilber Family Foundation</span></p>
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