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Request for Proposals Open for “Best Day Ever” Community Events

What makes a neighborhood thrive? Connection. Pride. Shared stories. And people who care deeply about the place they call home. Best Day Ever is a new, one-day, community-powered experience designed to celebrate the vibrancy and culture of Seattle’s neighborhoods. Each day’s events bring residents together through service activities, movement, storytelling,… [ Keep reading ]

Food Equity Fund Invests $1.45M into Community Organizations and Prepares for Update to the Grant Process in 2026

The City of Seattle will continue its commitment to food equity by investing more than $1.45 million in a diverse group of 23 community partners for 2026. These organizations deliver free meals, share traditional food knowledge, support elders and youth, grow fresh produce, and sustain local food organizations. This cycle… [ Keep reading ]

Community-Initiated Projects Receive $935,000 in Seattle Neighborhood Funding

The City of Seattle has awarded $935,448 to support 23 community-initiated projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund Community Partnership Fund. These community groups received awards averaging $40,672 and have pledged a total of $1,238,766 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials,… [ Keep reading ]

Everybody Deserves to Feel Safe: How the City of Seattle is Investing in Collaborative Solutions to Community Safety 

Around the world, people may know Seattle because of the Space Needle, Orcas, Pike Place Market, or even the Mariners. Locally, Seattle is known for the character and charm of its many neighborhoods. From Lake City to Rainier View, Broadview to Highland Park, neighbors take pride in the unique personality… [ Keep reading ]

Get Funding for your Community Projects through the Neighborhood Matching Fund 

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is currently accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). This granting program consists of two funds – the Community Partnership Fund and the Small Sparks Fund – which support grassroots projects that build stronger communities.  The Community Partnership Fund provides funding up to $50,000. Applications are… [ Keep reading ]

Community invited to public meeting on zoning modification at Aki Kurose Middle School

Do you want to learn more about proposed changes in your neighborhood? Community members are invited to a public meeting to discuss the development plans for Aki Kurose Middle School located at 3928 S. Graham St., Seattle, WA 98118.  The meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 15, at 6… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Emergency Communication Hubs Invite You to Participate in a Drill

Have you ever been curious how our community will respond if a major disaster occurs? Imagine a power-grid failure leaving the Pacific Northwest without electricity — how about during World Cup? Volunteer workers of the Seattle Emergency Hubs will test their crisis-response skills under just those conditions in activation drills… [ Keep reading ]

Community volunteers needed to advise on zoning modifications at Aki Kurose Middle School

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking volunteers for an advisory committee to make recommendations on zoning modification requests for Aki Kurose Middle School located at 3928 S. Graham St., Seattle, WA 98118. The Seattle School District is requesting the following modifications (also known as “departures”) from City zoning regulations… [ Keep reading ]

Be “Rumble Ready”– Practice Earthquake Response with Your Neighbors

by Cindi Barker If Seattle were to experience an earthquake or another large, disruptive event, are neighbors ready to support one another until help can arrive? The Seattle Emergency Communications Hubs are here to help and they are holding their major yearly practice on June 1 and June 9. The… [ Keep reading ]

Find activities and promote community events on the Department of Neighborhoods calendar

Are you looking for ways to stay connected and involved in our vibrant city? We can help! Our Events Calendar serves as a hub for community activities happening in our city. From board and commission meetings to artisan markets and cultural festivals, you’ll find it all listed on the Department… [ Keep reading ]