MKNA Block Party
Mini-Grant Program
Open Call for Block Party Mini-Grant Applications
Grant applications will be accepted through September 30, 2025, or as long as funds are available.
Meridian-Kessler is a great place to live—beautiful homes, good schools, seasonal festivals, and welcoming people who take pride in their neighborhood and their sense of community.
Because we believe that good things happen when neighbors get together, this year the Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association (MKNA) is launching a mini-grant program to encourage those connections with block parties. The goal is to bring neighbors together in a friendly, social setting as opposed to just the occasional wave on the street. Block parties are a fun way to get to know each other, welcome new neighbors and strengthen community.
2025 Mini-Grants
WHAT:
10 mini-grants of up to $200 each will be available to offset the cost of a neighborhood block party. The money can be used for food, non-alcoholic drinks, entertainment, marketing, and other related costs.
WHO:
Any MKNA member can apply on behalf of their residential neighborhood. Neighborhoods are restricted by the boundaries of MKNA.
WHEN:
Grant applications will be accepted through September 2025 or while funds are still available. Applications will be reviewed upon submission.
HOW:
The Vi Walker and Block Party grants—made possible from funds generated by the annual MKNA Home Tour—help strengthen community engagement and improve the vitality of neighborhoods within Meridian-Kessler.
Support
Indy Maven published this helpful article about block parties (provided with permission): https://indymaven.com/articles/how-to-plan-a-block-party-in-indy/
What other party planning help might you need? (For example, do you need to close down a street? Could you use help finding a food vendor?) We are willing to support your efforts, just let us know what information you need.
Contact Information
- Website: https://www.mkna.org/about/block-party-mini-grants/
- Grant Submission: grants@mkna.org
- Questions: grants@mkna.org
- Phone: 317-283-1021
Grant Recipients
We are proud to fund these 2024 Vi Walker Neighborhood Grant Program Recipients.
