Open Call for Grant Proposals

Does your nonprofit serve the Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood? If so, you are invited to apply for MKNA’s 2016 Vi Walker Neighborhood Grant Program.

We are proud to fund these neighborhood grants from a percentage of the proceeds from the annual Meridian-Kessler Home & Garden Tour.

MKNA is interested in funding programs that strengthen our neighborhood.

The goal of the MKNA Vi Walker Neighborhood Grant Program is to fund programs that will

Have a lasting, sustainable impact on the neighborhood

Improve the lives of neighborhood residents by addressing one or more of the following critical needs

• Vitality and Connectivity of the Neighborhood
• Health, Safety and/or Crime Prevention
• Education

Eligibility Criteria

Grant receiving organizations must be a nonprofit 501(c)3, school or church and provide a copy of their determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service.

• Applications should answer the grant questions, in the order asked. Answers to the application project description section should not exceed three pages.
• Applications must give an estimate or specific number of Meridian-Kessler residents to be served.
• Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered for funding.
• Grant requests can range from $2,000-$15,000.

Application Process & Timeline

Download and complete application form.

Submit your application by Friday, March 4 before 5:00 pm.

Grant Applicants receive decision notification in April.