Bean Creek Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46203

Bean Creek’s project plan in collaboration with Big Car is to add light elements, art to common spaces and structures, benches, planters, and trees to homes owned by Big Car and Big Car artists along Cruft Street and Nelson Avenue.

These beautification features will aid in the seasonal art walks for local artists and neighbors.

Goals relate to positive feedback from neighbors and feelings of pride, survey and interview data will be collected to share with the community.

Beech Meadow Apartment Community (with Beech Grove Parks Foundation)

Indianapolis, IN 46107

Beech Meadow Apartment Community (with Beech Grove Parks Foundation)’s project plan is to add beautification and safety to Hornet Avenue, east of Emerson Avenue. They plan to add a bike rack, new traffic signage, and a new entrance sign between Hornet Park Community Center and the Beech Meadow apartment community. All of these additions are planned to aid in the accessibility of this area and to make it safer for those walking and riding bikes.

Goals relate to an increase in safer biking and walking experiences and beautification of the area.

Bellaire Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46107

Bellaire Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to build a community garden at New Paradigm Christian Church to serve the community of WillowBrook Apartments.

The project will engage residents by encouraging them to take care of assigned plots of the garden and will beautify the area.

Main goals include promoting healthy eating, activities to engage youth in holistic wellness, and an increase in awareness of the neighborhood association.

Ben Davis Christian Church

Indianapolis, IN 46241

Ben Davis Christian Church’s project plan is to organize a week-long community cleanup initiative called “Love Where You Are” in westside neighborhoods in Wayne Township and Speedway.

Through this project, they would like to connect residents and educate the community about waste in the waterways and storm systems.

For their 2023 clean up, they wanted to expand resources to include street sweepers, brush removal, and traffic officers.

Goals for the project include an increase in trash bags collected compared to last year, organizational members and volunteers, partnerships, new people involved, a greater understanding from residents on how to get involved, and greater media outreach.

Brendon Park Civic Association

Indianapolis, IN 46226

Brendon Park Civic Association’s project plan is to redevelop the Devington Plaza and its entryways and signage. Specific details include brick-and-mortar improvements to the entryways, landscaping, and collaboration with an artist to design a new logo.

Residents will receive a survey related to their satisfaction with the beautification efforts.

Goals are related to strengthening the relationship between Brendon Park and the United Northeast CDC, an increase in resident participation and community partnerships, and positive responses from neighbors about the updates.

Brendonridge Homeowners Association

Indianapolis, IN 46226

Brendonridge Homeowners Association’s project plan is to beautify common areas of IPS Robert Lee Frost School 106 utilized by community members. They would like to replace old tables with ones that have more seating, clean up the area, have a community celebration, and prepare for continued maintenance.

Goals relate to an increase in volunteers, use of the space, membership, partnerships, safety, and awareness of the community.

Christian Park Community Garden, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN 46203

Christian Park Community Garden Inc.’s Project Plan is to create a community garden. They plan to install an irrigation system to water the plants and partner with gardeners and tree-trimming companies for mulch and seed donations. An additional aspect of the project is adding a wider gate for vehicle access to the garden.

Goals include organizing a fundraiser once the garden is in operation, increasing the number of board members, and getting at least 10 volunteers to help maintain the garden.

Eagledale Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46222

Eagledale Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to organize a neighborhood cleanup of the neighborhood with neighbors getting rid of their accumulated trash in their homes and yards called the ” The Eagledale Spring Clean Dumpster Fling”.

Dumpsters will be made available for participating neighbors across the community. The Neighborhood Association also plans to create a bilingual website with English and Spanish options to share out events and activities.

Goals include having 12 dumpsters filled with trash, 12 neighborhood captains to coordinate neighbors, an increase in volunteers, and an increase in membership.

Emerson Heights Community Organization

Indianapolis, IN 46201

Emerson Heights Community Organization’s project plan is to re-brand “Emerson Heights” to “Historic Emerson Heights”, host a 2023 Spring Clean Up, and organize an Art in the Park event. They will have a traffic signal box art competition to assist the re-branding process with the new name for residents to participate in. The Art in the Park event following the Spring Clean Up will feature the new traffic boxes and will be an event for residents to gather and connect.

Goals include 5-10 design submissions from residents and an increase in attendees at the Clean Up and Art in the Park events.

Fall Creek Place Foundation

Indianapolis, IN 46205

Fall Creek Place Foundation’s project was to expand the Craig Kids Memorial Park, replacing old playground equipment with new playground equipment to encourage continued use of the space.

They also implemented a fundraising campaign to further support their objectives.

Goals related to increased use of the park and community engagement.

Grace Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Organization

Indianapolis, IN 46201

Grace Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Organization’s plan was to create a community garden space on a vacant lot. This garden was envisioned to be a place of pride for residents to grow their own produce and build community. Fruits and vegetables were provided to a food pantry for those in poverty.

Goals included an increase in collective sense of community, an increase in knowledge of healthy eating and organic gardening practices, a decrease in crime, and further assistance with food security in the area.

Hovey Street COC

Indianapolis, IN 46218

Hovey Street COC’s project plan is to further develop its community garden space while engaging neighbors.

In the space they hold community programming, they want to expand such as youth mentoring, and other educational activities.

They plan to collaborate with an artist to create a mural and signage for the space.

Goals relate to increasing connections, partnerships, awareness from community members on how to get involved, decrease in crime, and coverage from a media outlet.

Lynhurst Baptist Church

Indianapolis, IN 46241

Lynhurst Baptist Church’s project plan is to use 2 acres of underutilized land for a park, picnic area, and community events. They plan to clean up the space and add new swings, and a basketball hoop. Some additional aspects of the project are adding an ADA-accessible shelter with benches as well as adding some flowers and trees to the area.

Goals include an increase in community events, utilization by residents more frequently, residents who will help organize or host events, and connections with organizations.

Mapleton Fall Creek Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46205

Mapleton Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to continue work to improve 29th Street and Broadway Park, this includes the adding of additional seating, cleanup of playground structure until replacement, and removal of old playground equipment and old signage. These plans will lead to the eventual re-design of the park.

Goals include an increase in volunteers assisting the neighborhood association and park utilization.

Midtown Indy, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN 46208

Midtown Indy, Inc.’s project plan is to organize an outdoor family-friendly movie series in Tarkington Park. Some of the films are created by youth in the community.

They plan to implement the services of more local food vendors and nonprofits for the events and increase the amount of pre-movie activities.

Goals are connected to an increase in films produced by individuals aged 17-24, an increase in new attendees, and an increase in understanding from partnered organizations on how to get involved.

Millersville at Fall Creek Valley, Inc.

Indianapolis, IN 46220

Millersville at Fall Creek Valley’s project plan is to revitalize and beautify the Fall Creek greenway between the 56th St and Emerson Way bridges and two adjacent planted Gateway medians at 56th St and at Emerson Way.

For the Fall Creek Overlook they will add signage about watershed management, and the local ecosystem of wildlife and native plants to limestone benches in Fall Creek greenway as well as add perennial wildflowers to the borders of the site. On the banks of the Emerson Way bridge they will maintain the area by clearing out invasives and providing erosion control.

For both the overlook and banks of the Emerson Way bridge, they will treat the areas to prevent the return of invasive plants.

Goals include improving sustainability of the area, providing education about the importance of sustainability, and increasing connections in the neighborhood and schools through stewardship activities.

Monon Yard Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46205

Monon Yard Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to install informational signs with information about events and volunteer opportunities in common spaces and yards, street-side pole banners to mark the boundaries of the community, and distribute smaller signs for neighbors to post in the front of their houses.

They will also be creating welcome folders for new residents with resources in the community as well as details about the neighborhood association.

Goals relate to an increase in Monon Yard Neighborhood Association meeting attendees, membership, volunteers, and community participation in activities and events.

My Christian Park Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46201

My Christian Park Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to create a neighborhood gateway at the northeast corner of Pleasant Run Parkway North Drive and English Avenue. The gateway will include community-made decorated tiles that represent leaves from trees in the park. They have partnered with a local artist to design the gateway. Community members will be able to contribute to the creation of the design through a leaf design event where the artist will glaze leaves that neighbors create to then attach to the gateway.

Goals include an increase in meeting attendance, clean up participation, social media engagement, participation in meetings, and membership.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church/Martindale Brightwood CDC

Indianapolis, IN 46218

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and Martindale-Brightwood Community Development Corporation’s project plan is to host a neighborhood clean up for the Fletcher Oak Hill neighborhood with community volunteers. Groups of volunteers will be matched with a team captain and assigned clean up areas in the boundaries of North to Bloyd Ave., South to Roosevelt Ave., East to Keystone Ave., West to Lawrence Street, and Caroline Avenue. Volunteers would assist with trash pick up, cutting grass, cleaning curbs, providing mulch for landscaping, and more.

Goals are related to a cleaner neighborhood, an increase in engagement from residents, updates provided at the local community center and social media, and a regular lunch after clean ups where participants can discuss accomplishments.

Northwest Landing Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46208

Northwest Landing Neighborhood Association’s project plan called “Neighborhood in Bloom” is to add a gazebo for the community garden next to Aspire House for additional seating and added beautification. Perennial flowers will be planted around the gazebo and welcome signage will be added as well. Other additions include the widening of the walkway and steps for the gazebo to aid in accessibility for senior residents.

Goals include increasing beautification of the garden, continued utilization of the space, and increased engagement.

Parkview Cooperative Preschool

Indianapolis, IN 46205

Parkview Cooperative Preschool’s project plan is to expand the Parkview Greenspace, a play area for children that is open to the community after hours.

They would like to add tracking panels as well as a sensory table for children to play with to encourage further learning about directions, weight, and textures. Additionally they would like to add a seesaw, other balance equipment, paint and chalk boards, a welcome sign, and educational materials for both children and adults.

Goals include having 10 non-member families using the educational resources at home and increasing membership utilizing provided materials.

Ralston Hovey Arsenal Andrew J Brown Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46218

Ralston Hovey Arsenal Andres J. Brown neighborhood association’s project plan is to host a an event called “Watch Us Glow – Neighborhood Alley Cleanup” to combat the illegal dumping residents have experienced in the alleys behind their home. They will organize a deep clean of 12 blocks throughout the neighborhood and install “no dumping” signs as well as surveillance cameras overlooking the alley ways.

Goals relate to an increase in volunteer participation, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (KIB) block captains, and connections with new neighborhood based organizations.

St. Clair Place Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46201

St. Clair Place Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to further develop the use and awareness of community spaces and gardens for events and activities. They plan to encourage residents to host their own gatherings and events to build engagement and to conduct surveys for residents to share feedback on neighborhood activities and committees. Through these surveys and evaluations, they will develop plans to enhance community spaces and outreach.

Goals related to the project include updating their social media strategy, developing a plan to reach residents who don’t use the internet, increasing participation from new residents, and raising awareness of how community members can get involved in the neighborhood.

University Heights Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46227

University Heights project plan is to make essential updates to the University Heights Pocket Park. They would like to replace the 9- year-old picnic tables with ones that are ADA compliant, add solar-powered lighting, and add more benches to the park.

The community will be re-introduced to the park through a grand opening.

Goals relate to a reduction in vandalism, an increase in community participation in activities and events, and an increase in neighborhood association meeting attendance.

Windsor Park Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46201

Windsor Park Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to partner with Latina’s Welding Guild for the creation of new signage for their Gateway Garden as well as Fletcher Park.

The design for the new sign was created by a neighbor in the area with input from the community.

Goals for the new signage project include funding the training for one welder in Latina’s Welding Guild, engaging welding session participants, and providing information and awareness about the neighborhood.

Woodruff Place Civic League

Indianapolis, IN 46227

Woodruff Civic League’s project plan is to continue work to restore six fountains located on the three north/south streets, with a focus on one on the north section of the West Drive esplanade with added beautification. They plan to install 4 park benches customized to the park surrounding the fountain.

Goals relate to media coverage celebrating the fountain area, and developing a plan to maintain community engagement.

Friends of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park

Indianapolis, IN 46203

The Friends of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park representing the Kennedy King Neighborhood project plan is to successfully re-open the MLK pool after the 2020 Covid-19 outbreak for continued resident use and community recreation.

There will be enhanced beautification and usability with the addition of annual plants. This project is focused on increased opportunities for engagement for community members of all ages. Goals are related to increased participation from new neighbors and volunteer sign-ups.

Little Flower Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46201

The Little Flower Neighborhood Association (LFNA) project plan is to have yard signs placed at prominent intersections in the community before monthly meetings and quarterly events to increase awareness of the neighborhood association. Additionally, they will have tablecloths with the Little Flower logo and website to assist with visibility at tabling events and trailhead posts and a message center to be utilized in a neighborhood greenspace.

LFNA would like to measure increases in engagement through community meeting attendance, membership, quarterly events, and newsletter subscribers.

Meridian Highland Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46208

The Meridian Highland Neighborhood Association (MHNA) project plan is to install welcoming signs at the corners of Fall Creek and Meridian, and at Fall Creek and Capitol Ave to increase the overall visibility of the community for neighbors and visitors.

Community members had input on the design process of the welcome signs as far as visual and word usage in collaboration with an artist.

Once the signs are finalized and at their designated locations MHNA will have a weekend event for neighbors to gather and do basic landscaping around the signs for further beautification.

Their goals are related to an increase in monthly meeting attendance and participation in neighborhood association activities.

Near Eastside Community Organization (NESCO), Inc.

Indianapolis, IN 46201

The Near Eastside Community Organization (NESCO), Inc.’s project plan is to implement a collaborative effort toward neighborhood engagement in the areas of crime and safety, beautification, and city compliance in neighborhood boundaries.
They will collaborate with 6 local neighborhood associations with the executive board working with the leaders of the neighborhoods continuously throughout the grant program.

Measurable goals are linked to an increase in attendance at NESCO meetings, awareness of NESCO through community events, and participating “block captains” through Keep Indianapolis Beautiful (block captains maintain the beautification of their block by freeing it of trash).

Norwood Neighborhood Association

1123 S Ewing St, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Norwood Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to uplift and celebrate the neighborhood’s history through a “Norwood Neighborhood’s 150+1 anniversary celebration. The event features an 1800’s theme connected to when the neighborhood was founded with a parade, music, and dress that reflects the time period.

Black-owned businesses are invited to attend.

Goals related to the event include an increase in neighborhood engagement as well as an increase in monthly meeting attendance.

The Near West Collaborative on behalf of the Near West Education Task Force

Hawthorne, Indianapolis, IN 46222

The Near West Collaborative on behalf of the Near West Education Task Force project plan was to organize a Summer Bash event to engage area residents and organizations. Activities included games, music, food trucks, information tables, and youth vaccinations. They also provided students and teachers with several school supplies for the upcoming school year at the event. They anticipated a 500-750 attendance count.

Traditions Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46203

Traditions Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to install a new entrance sign with lighting and to implement neighborhood cleanup efforts. The sign will support overall awareness of the community and through neighborhood cleanup, beautification of the entrance and exit will increase. Measuring the success of the project will be completed through observing resident pride and interest in the project.

Southdale Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN 46217

Southdale Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to feature “Streetcorner Art” in the community and implement “Yardsign Monthly Winners” for their monthly meetings.

The “Streetcorner Art” project will include 4 traffic signal boxes with art that relate to the neighborhood’s history of German immigrant families who beautified and sustained the area with vegetables, fruit, shrubs, and trees.

The “Yardsign Monthly Winners” project includes the purchasing of 100 yard signs with information about the neighborhood association for local residents and businesses to display on their property — participants will be placed in a monthly drawing for a free meal from a local restaurant.

Their goals relate to increased engagement through increase in monthly meeting attendance, personnel coordinating Southdale’s events, and businesses attending monthly meetings.

1000 Words Inc.

2629 E St Clair St, Indianapolis, IN 46201

1000 Words Inc. project plan is to create a large-scale mural in the Brookside neighborhood and a beautified space for community events. Goals include increased community engagement, pride in the mural, and collecting feedback on long-term community benefits from neighbors.

Ben Davis Christian Church

701 S High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46241

Ben Davis Christian Church’s “Love Where You Are” project focuses on a 20% increase in their volunteer network and waste collection to create a more connected and environmentally conscious community.

Brendon Park Civic Association

5359 Mark Ln, Indianapolis, IN 46226

Brendon Park Civic Association’s project plan is to continue efforts from their initial grant project that focused on the restoration of two neighborhood entryways. The restoration plans of the remaining entryway on 46th and Kenmore aim to enhance the beautification of the community. Their goals include adding floral arrangements at the 56th Street entryways, installation of free library boxes, the addition of a barrier to protect their garden, and more.

BRIDGE Collective

1110 Prospect St, Indianapolis, IN 46203

BRIDGE Collective’s project plan is to facilitate a 4-day event that showcases the work of mural artists in Indy and beyond. In the event 4-5 walls will be painted as a live exhibition and after there will be an after party with live music. Their goal is to see an increase in engagement on their website, social media, and newsletter as well as increased attendance at events.

Brookside Neighborhood Association

1411 N Dearborn St, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Brookside Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to grow membership, engagement, and awareness of the neighborhood association’s meetings and events. They plan to distribute SWAG representing the community and create a neighborhood-branded event kit at community events. Their goals include increasing membership and event attendance, increasing newsletter sign-ups, and doing more tabling events.

Community Alliance of the Far Eastside

8902 E 38th St, Indianapolis, IN 46226

CAFE’s project plan is to enhance and build upon their Far Eastisde Orchard by adding art to a storage space shipping container. They plan to work with an artist to facilitate two workshops this year and eventually allow community members to do a paint-by-the-number painting on the shipping container. Their goal is to increase youth engagement in the community with art and increase pride in the area.

Emerson Heights Community Organization

Indianapolis, IN

Emerson Heights Community Organization’s project plan is to continue work done to increase awareness of the community organization by replacing a historic marker sign head, a column reconstruction marking the boundaries of the neighborhood, maintenance, and repair of remaining columns, logo redesign, replacing neighborhood signs, house signs, and adding banners to be shown at future meetings. They will measure successes by getting replacement items installed before deadlines and having sufficient volunteers and attendance as needed.

Fall Creek Homeowners Association

2502 N Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Fall Creek Homeowners Association’s project plan is a continuation of invasive tree removal efforts along the south bank of Fall Creek. They plan to plant native trees and purchase an “Extractigator” tool for woody tree and shrub removal. Their goals include community engagement in cleanup activities and volunteerism.

Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association

638 Virginia Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Fletcher Place Neighborhood Association plans to turn an alley way into community space honoring the area’s history. They will install energy-efficient lighting and benches, and add a mural created by local artists, pavers, vinyl graphics, and seating to beautify this shared space. Their goals include increased community engagement measured by the number of visits, collaboration with businesses, number of volunteers, creation of a fund for maintenance, and attendance at events and workshops in the area.

Fonseca Theatre Company

2508 W Michigan St, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Fonseca Theatre Company plans to finish beautification updates to the courtyard near the theatre. They will add a mural created by a local artist, pave over gravel, install security lights and a camera, build a storage shed, and install two benches and a picnic table. Their goals include engaging new volunteers, increased attendance at programming, creation of new events in the courtyard, and an overall increase in resident use.

Fountain Fletcher District Association

1105 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Fountain Fletcher District Association’s project plan is to add wayfinding maps and art from local artists to vacant storefront windows on Virginia Avenue corridor. Goals include decreasing vandalism, increasing tenant interest in properties, and encouraging beautification efforts.

Foxfire Community Association

6116 Angelina Way, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Foxfire Community Association’s project plan is to continue beautification efforts to their community’s playground which includes adding 7 pallets of rubber mulch. This will aid in the appearance and safety of the playground. Their goal is for the mulch to be an acceptable amount for recommended playground safety.

Grace Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Association

29 N Grant Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Grace Tuxedo Park Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to beautify the neighborhood by illustrating the symbol of the Monarch butterfly that migrates from Mexico to the United States every spring in signage and a sunflower start giveaway. Their goals include an increase in meeting and event attendance, community partners, and a decrease in pedestrian accidents.

Hillside Neighborhood Association

58 N Holmes Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Hillside Neighborhood Association plans to add beautification and needed features to Unity Park by adding new spigots for the community garden and a mural of community leaders. The main goal is to have increased usability of the garden.

InTouch Resource Center

3446 N Hartman Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46226

InTouch Resource Center plans to organize regular clean-up events in the Arlington Woods community. They plan to assess the most affected areas of the neighborhood, gather input from residents, engage neighbors through media and flyers, and implement bi-monthly clean-ups and a volunteer opportunity on safety measures and waste segregation. Their goals include a decrease in loitering, break-ins, and debris through these beautification efforts.

Millersville at Fall Creek Valley, Inc.

5500 E Fall Creek Pkwy N Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46220

Millersville at Fall Creek Valley, Inc.’s project plan is to complete various beautification projects in the neighborhood with the help of volunteers and professionals. They plan to remove and replace 60+ dying shrubs in three Fall Creek Trail parallel parking area planting beds along E. Fall Creek Pkwy N Dr, update the Fall Creek Overlook Park with additional weeding and planting, weed and treat a prairie on the banks of Emerson Way, and revitalize existing greenspaces. Their goals improve engagement at meetings and events as well as recruitment of new volunteers.

New Circle Church

3421 N Park Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205

New Circle Church’s project plan is to develop a greenspace in the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood by adding a large shelter for community members to gather and appreciate nature. Their goals include increasing overall neighborhood engagement and use of the park.

New Hope Missionary Baptist Church MBCDC

3421 N Park Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46205

New Circle Church’s project plan is to develop a greenspace in the Mapleton-Fall Creek neighborhood by adding a large shelter for community members to gather and appreciate nature. Their goals include increasing overall neighborhood engagement and use of the park.

Sound Ecologies, Inc.

4002 Otterbein Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46227

Sound Ecologies plans to host various concerts and art events throughout 2024-2025 featuring emerging artists and writers to benefit local initiatives. Their goals include engaging the community through environmental and art education, elevating local artists, and supporting local partners.

Spades Park Neighborhood Association

2780 Brookside Pkwy S Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Spades Park Neighborhood Association plans to create a gateway sign to Spades Park that reads “Every dollar spent on Indy Parks generates an estimated $3.13 in the local economy” and “Properties within 250 feet of an Indy Parks location are valued more than $14,000 higher than the Marion County average.”. They plan to utilize unused park space to attract and engage neighbors. Their goals include an increase in attendance for all activities and opening unutilized park space for recreational opportunities for locals.

Springdale Neighborhood Association

Indianapolis, IN

Springdale Neighborhood Association’s project plan is to replace 26 sun-damaged signs with a new rebranded logo to increase neighborhood pride. Goals include an increase in the association’s activities and events and newsletter subscriptions.

Tuxedo Park Baptist Church

26 N Grant Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Tuxedo Park Baptist Church plans to expand a community garden with more raised boxes with the help of a professional gardener and local volunteers. Their goals include increased environmental sustainability, healthier eating habits, and decreased crime.

United Northeast CDC

3047 N Olney St, Indianapolis, IN 46218

United Northeast CDC plans to collaborate with Ground Up Foods to expand their farm to assist with the community’s food access. They will clear trash, do soil testing, add a fence and running water to the garden, as well as add security cameras for safety. Their goals include an increase in engagement, safety, employment, food production, and education.

Warfleigh Neighborhood Association

6052 Meridian St W Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Warfleigh Neighborhood Association plans to add more signage to the neighborhood to raise more awareness of the association’s presence. Their goals include an increase in regular meeting attendance, volunteers, and committed neighbors to be involved in the community.

Aspire Higher Foundation

1002 Udell St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Aspire Higher Foundations’ project is to open an art studio at Aspire House for the seven Near North West neighborhoods and its residents. Goals include increasing neighborhood pride and increasing community engagement with the arts.

Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood Development Inc.

302 Lincoln St, Indianapolis, IN 46225

Bates-Hendricks Neighborhood Development Inc. project is to revitalize a community garden to increase well-being in neighbors. Goals include hosting various gardening educational classes, increasing volunteer engagement, and growing produce for the community.

Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association

150 W 40th St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Butler-Tarkington Neighborhood Association’s project includes landscaping at IPS School #43 James Whitcomb Riley and the rejuvenation of SHarP Community Gardens. Goals include increased attendance at neighborhood meetings, increased volunteerism, and creating new partnerships in the community.

Christian Park Community Garden Inc.

611 Dayton Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Christian Park Community Garden Inc. plans to continue past work of turning two vacant lots into a thriving community garden by adding soil amendments and new plots for produce. Goals include increasing active participants, increasing community engagement, and board engagement.

Country Club Place Homeowners’ Association

2140 N Clubside Pl, Indianapolis, IN 46214

Country Club Place Homeowners’ Association project includes beautification of neighborhood trail such as adding flower and vegetable gardens near the trail, improving path around a pond, and ensuring safety on the trail. Goals include increasing meeting attendance, increased participation in community events, and an increase in volunteerism.

Englewood Neighborhood Association

225 N Oxford St, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Englewood Neighborhood Association’s project plan will be to improve two neighborhood parks. Neighbors would like to add a pergola, benches, mulch for the playground, a sandbox, and more. Goals include hosting bi-monthly new neighbor welcome parties, increased community engagement, and decreased crime.

Friends of Garfield Park

2505 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Friends of Garfield Park’s project includes hosting volunteer work days at Blake’s Garden to beautify the space and set the foundation for annual volunteer workdays. Goals include having 20+ volunteers and to maintain and grow engagement with volunteers.

Hawthorne Neighborhood Gardens Association

58 N Holmes Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46222

Hawthorne Neighborhood Gardens Association project involves holding 4 seasonal events with hands-on activities and workshops. Goals include gathering 200+ participants, creating new partnerships, and new households engaged.

North Square Neighborhood Association

900 Calvary St, Indianapolis, IN 46203

North Square Neighborhood Association project involves painting a mural on a median and adding flowers and drought resistant plants near the area. Goals include beautifying area, reducing litter, and increased pedestrian utilization.

Oxford Neighborhood Association

6100 E 32nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46226

Oxford Neighborhood Association’s project involves supporting the Northeast Communities National Night Out Celebration 2024 bringing local police and neighbors together. Goals include having 500+ attendees, increased attendance of events, and the creation of new partnerships.

Rivoli Park Neighborhood

858 N Parker Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Rivoli Park Neighborhood’s project involves the reinstallation of new benches, improved trash collection methods, and salvaging of an oak tree at Paige Linn Booker Memorial Pocket Park. Goals include increased use of the park, increasing attendance at neighborhood meetings, and increasing safety of the park.

Rocky Ripple Community Association

702 W 52nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46208

Rocky Ripple Community Association project involves improvements of Hohlt Park which includes adding new picnic tables, adding cardio equipment to the playground, and adding a new garden shed mural. Goals include an increase in volunteers, increased community engagement, and increased safety.

Tuxedo Park Baptist Church

26 N Grant Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Tuxedo Park Baptist Church’s project includes the adding of planter boxes for neighbors to adopt and take care of at Tuxedo Park Baptist Church community garden. Goals include growing food security, educating families on healthy food practices, and decreasing crime.

Westminster Neighborhood Services

2325 E New York St, Indianapolis, IN 46201

Westminster Neighborhood Services project involves holding monthly neighborhood meetings, facilitating community-led art projects, and creating a foundation to continue to host block parties for neighbors to enjoy. Goals include increased community engagement, increased beautification of neighborhood, and increased unity between neighbors.