The Community Improvement Grant is an initiative designed to help neighborhoods and businesses address community issues, and to support non-profit organizations that provide services to Stayton residents. The grant program is intended to fund items such as landscape improvements, neighborhood clean-up parties, installation of benches, or other improvements that might address a neighborhood or community concern.
This is a competitive grant program that is open to anyone residing or doing business in Stayton. Applications are reviewed by the city staff and selected grants are awarded by the city council. Grant amounts are expected to be in the range of $1,000 to $10,000 each.
Applications are due March 29, 2024 by 5:00 PM. Approved grants will be announced on April 15, 2024.
Please be aware when applying, all funds from the Community Improvement Grant must be spent by June 30, 2024.
To learn more about the criteria and how to apply for the Community Improvement Grant, please visit https://www.staytonoregon.gov/page/resources_com_imp_grants.
For additional information on the program, contact Christian Smithrud at csmithrud@staytonoregon.gov or (503) 769-3425.