Previous Good Neighbor Fund Grant Recipients

2021 Funds

The University of Minnesota awarded $59,730.41 in total grant funds for the year 2021 from the Good Neighbor Fund endowment. We encourage applications for projects that reflect the long-term purpose of the U of M Good Neighbor Fund, which is to promote the beauty, stability, vitality, and security of the communities adjacent to the University of Minnesota’s Twin Cities campus.

Project Name Stadium Area Advisory Group Member
Prospect Park Community Rain Gardens Prospect Park Association
Southeast Elders: Safe, Engaged, and Connected Prospect Park Association
Como Cares: A Support System for Neighbors in Southeast Como through COVID-19 & Beyond SECIA Southeast Como Improvement Association
SE Como Energy and Sustainable Living Fair SECIA Southeast Como Improvement Association
SE Como Organics Recycling Outreach SECIA Southeast Como Improvement Association
Van Cleve Park Summer Science Programming SECIA Southeast Como Improvement Association
100 Trees Initiative St. Anthony Park Community Council
Bright Side to Food Insecurity: Increasing healthy food access in St. Anthony Park St. Anthony Park Community Council
Territorial Road: A Place for People St. Anthony Park Community Council
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design in Dinkytown: Low-Level Lighting UMN Office of Off-Campus Living
Security Art West Bank Business Association

2020 Funds

The University of Minnesota awarded $33,532.00 in total grant funds for the year 2020 from the Good Neighbor Fund endowment. 

Project Name Stadium Area Advisory Group Member  
West Bank Safety West Bank Business Association  
High Jump Pit for Luxton Park Track & Field Program Prospect Park Neighborhood Association  
Sheridan Story Weekend Food Project Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association  
Dinkytown Farmers Market 2019 Expansion Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association  
The Hanging Gardens of Towerside - Phase 2 Prospect Park Neighborhood Association  
Creating the Future of Greater Dinkytown, Phase II Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association  
Crime & Safety Awareness & Being Aware of Your Surroundings Minneapolis Police Department  
Van Cleve Park Summer Arts Programming South East Como Improvement Association  
SE Como Bike Fest South East Como Improvement Association  
Van Cleve Park Summer Science Programming South East Como Improvement Association  
Cultivating a Caring Community Summer Programming City of Falcon Heights  

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