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The following expenses will not be considered for funding: <br />The goal of the Neighborhood IGNITE Grant program <br />is to improve South Bend neighborhoods through <br />innovative projects that spark community engagement <br />and development and are led by neighborhood residents <br />themselves. The City of South Bend is offering grants of <br />up to $15,000 to support projects that fall into the <br />following general categories: <br />wildflower gardens, tree planting <br /> <br />murals, sculptures, street painting, signal box wraps <br /> <br />community garden <br /> <br />sidewalk connections, lighting, informal signage <br />walking paths, outdoor exercise equipment, compost, <br />bike racks, bike repair station <br />Other <br />Beautification <br />Public Art <br />Food Security/Access <br />Public Safety <br />Health & Wellness <br />Public Space Enhancement <br />Neighborhood Signage <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />• <br />Expenses incurred prior to application date <br />Tree removal or pruning or general maintenance (including watering), unless part of a larger beautification project <br />Events, activities, programs, and services usually included in the organization’s regular budget; unless the new funding is <br />for significant improvements <br />Operating expenses, including salaries and stipends <br />Expenses that can be covered through the City of South Bend’s Neighborhood Toolkit <br />What is the IGNITE Grant? <br />neighborhood identification signs, information <br />We are open to other creative project ideas generated <br />by neighborhoods!We B <br />picnic areas, seating, shared spaces, large capacity <br />grills, park benches