Introduced in 2018, the Neighborhood Improvement Grant program has supported 139 community projects in 45 neighborhoods, resulting in a positive impact of more than $1.9 million citywide. Neighborhoods may submit projects that enhance shared spaces and build community, like the one pictured here. (Photo provided, City of Valparaiso)
In Valparaiso, the city has announced 14 new grants in the 2026 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program, totaling more than $106,000. Projects include tree plantings, entry beautification, and more. “Strong neighborhoods create a more engaged and connected city. We established the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program in 2018 to strengthen neighborhoods, and the program continues to elevate Valparaiso,” said Mayor Jon Costas. “Each of these projects gathers neighbors together for a common cause of their own choosing.”
Neighborhoods receiving grants are Beauty Creek Villas, Berkley, Bridgewater Estates, College Hill, Hawthorne, Hawthorne East, Jefferson Park, Jessee-Pifer, Keystone Commons, Manchester Meadows, Meridian Woods, Mistwood, Pepper Creek Estates, and Timberbridge.
The city says the program is funded by the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission and administered by the Community Engagement Department, and the deadline for the second application window this year is June 1, 2026. To learn more about the grants and find the application, visit the Community Engagement page at Valpo.us .
