The City of Valparaiso has announced 19 new grants in the 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program, providing $167,040 in funds to support neighborhood unity and community improvements, with projects including pollinator gardens, public art sculptures, neighborhood gathering spaces, tree plantings and more.
“Building strong neighborhoods has long been a primary goal of this administration. We established the Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program in 2018 and it continues to elevate Valparaiso by supporting neighborhoods in projects they choose themselves,” said Mayor Jon Costas. “These projects gather neighbors and add pride, contributing to a better quality of life,” he said.
The neighborhoods receiving grants in 2025 are Audubon Estates, Banta, Beauty Creek Estates, Berkley, Brigata Hills, Calkins Hill, Central, College Hill, Courtyards at Pepper Creek, Executive Park, Hawthorne, Hawthorne East, Jefferson Park, Jessee-Pifer, Keystone Commons, Mistwood, Shamrock, Timberbridge and Villas at Vale Park.
The Neighborhood Improvement Grant program is funded by the Valparaiso Redevelopment Commission and administered by the Community Engagement Department. Since 2018, the program has funded 139 grants, supporting projects in more than 46 neighborhoods, resulting in more than $1.8 million in neighborhood improvements. To learn more about the grant program, visit the Community Engagement page at Valpo.us.
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Introduced in 2018, the Neighborhood Improvement Grant program has resulted in a positive impact of more than $1.8 million citywide. Neighborhoods may submit projects that enhance shared spaces and build community. For details and how to apply, visit the Community Engagement page at Valpo.us.