Three City grant programs open door for community-led arts, culture, and recreation events across every neighborhood. When the world comes to Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest moments will not only happen inside the stadium. They will happen on neighborhood streets, in community centers, at pop-up performances,… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
The Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) is currently seeking 7-9 dedicated individuals to join our Community Review Panel for the 2026 grant cycle. As a community reviewer, you will play a crucial role in making funding recommendations that directly impact community-led initiatives in Seattle. The Community Review Panel assists in the… [ Keep reading ]
Do you want to learn more about how city government works? Are you looking for ways to influence decision makers and support your community? We’re here to help! Each year, People’s Academy for Community Engagement (PACE) partners with linguistically and culturally specific organizations to co-create civic education programming that explores:… [ Keep reading ]
Finding the right person to talk to in city government can be difficult. We are here to help you, and we are making it easier for you to talk to someone at the City of Seattle. From July to December, a staff member from the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods will… [ Keep reading ]
Councilmember Mark Solomon (District 2) and the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods are hosting an Anti-Displacement Resource Fair on June 14 to spotlight resources and programs that will prevent displacement and keep communities rooted in their neighborhoods. Over a dozen City departments and non-profits will be there to educate and answer questions. Interpretation… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Cherry blossoms are popping. Bumblebees are buzzing. And the sun is making more frequent appearances in Seattle. You know what that means; garden season is upon us! Celebrate Earth Day and kick off your growing season at the P-Patch Resource Fair, Saturday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) is currently accepting applications for the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). NMF is a granting program that consists of two funds – the Community Partnership Fund (CPF) and the Small Sparks Fund (SSF) – which support grassroots projects that build stronger communities. CPF provides funding up to… [ Keep reading ]
