City Of Irving: Neighborhood Services, A One-Stop Shop For Neighborhood Associations

Irving TX

16 June, 2022

4:18 PM

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Press release from the City of Irving: June 15, 2022 Neighborhood Services assists the community in fostering engagement with the city and providing resources to enhance the quality of life in Irving neighborhoods. Neighborhood Services: Encourages and assists with the organization of neighborhood associations. Supports existing neighborhood associations. Provides a weekly e-newsletter, Neighborhood News. Develops educational opportunities for neighborhood associations. Facilitates the Neighborhood Grant Program. Neighborhood Association Grant Program The Irving Neighborhood Grant Program encourages neighborhood leaders to implement projects that will foster a spirit of community. The Fiscal Year 2022-23 Neighborhood Grant Program applications are now available through Aug. 19 on the city's website at CityofIrving.org/Irving-Neighborhood-Grant-Program. Grant applications are reviewed, approved and awarded by a committee, subject to approval of funds by City Council. Registered Irving neighborhood associations can apply for the grant of up to $1,750 annually that can be used for: Communications – newsletters, fliers, website, etc. Neighborhood Identity – street sign toppers, banners, etc. Physical Improvements – minor improvements of green spaces, tree planting, beautification projects. Special Event – National Night Out, Block Party, monthly meetings, neighborhood socials, etc. Flags to participate in the annual Great Flag Caper initiative. Register a Neighborhood Association View an interactive map of all registered neighborhood associations in Irving. To register a neighborhood association with the city, visit CityofIrving.org/Neighborhood-Services for the registration form and more information on the benefits for neighborhoods. Start a Neighborhood Association Community. Neighbors. Friends. Neighborhood associations build stronger neighbor relationships, advocate for positive change in the area and establish an organized voice in city government. A city neighborhood association is a volunteer-based group of homeowners, renters, apartment dwellers and representatives from businesses, churches and schools in a defined neighborhood boundary. Visit CityofIrving.org/3946/Start-a-Neighborhood-Association for more information. Neighborhood Services assists the community in fostering engagement with the city and providing resources to enhance the quality of life in Irving neighborhoods. Neighborhood Services: Encourages and assists with the organization of neighborhood associations. Supports existing neighborhood associations. Provides a weekly e-newsletter, Neighborhood News. Develops educational opportunities for neighborhood associations. Facilitates the Neighborhood Grant Program. The Irving Neighborhood Grant Program encourages neighborhood leaders to implement projects that will foster a spirit of community. The Fiscal Year 2022-23 Neighborhood Grant Program applications are now available through Aug. 19 on the city's website at CityofIrving.org/Irving-Neighborhood-Grant-Program. Grant applications are reviewed, approved and awarded by a committee, subject to approval of funds by City Council. Registered Irving neighborhood associations can apply for the grant of up to $1,750 annually that can be used for: Communications – newsletters, fliers, website, etc. Neighborhood Identity – street sign toppers, banners, etc. Physical Improvements – minor improvements of green spaces, tree planting, beautification projects. Special Event – National Night Out, Block Party, monthly meetings, neighborhood socials, etc. Flags to participate in the annual Great Flag Caper initiative. View an interactive map of all registered neighborhood associations in Irving. To register a neighborhood association with the city, visit CityofIrving.org/Neighborhood-Services for the registration form and more information on the benefits for neighborhoods. Community. Neighbors. Friends. Neighborhood associations build stronger neighbor relationships, advocate for positive change in the area and establish an organized voice in city government. A city neighborhood association is a volunteer-based group of homeowners, renters, apartment dwellers and representatives from businesses, churches and schools in a defined neighborhood boundary. Visit CityofIrving.org/3946/Start-a-Neighborhood-Association for more information. This press release was produced by the City of Irving. The views expressed here are the author's own.