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The Food Equity Fund Helps Small, Community Organizations Advance Food Justice through Starter Fund Investments 

April 3, 2026

The Food Equity Fund (FEF), managed by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), supports projects that address food insecurity and promote health and wellbeing across Seattle’s neighborhoods. In 2025, the FEF Starter Fund awarded a total of $275,000 to 11 diverse community organizations dedicated to improving access to nutritious, culturally relevant food.   The… [ Keep reading ]

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The Future is Bright: Updates from the Seattle Youth Commission

March 20, 2026

The Seattle Youth Commission (SYC) is made up of 15 Seattle teens from across the city appointed by the Mayor and City Councilmembers. Youth Commissioners represent each of the seven City Council Districts, as well as eight at-large. Department of Neighborhoods thanks the SYC for their hard work and dedication… [ Keep reading ]

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In Our Neighborhoods, Everyone is Welcome. Everyone Belongs. 

March 4, 2026

Seattle is a city of neighborhoods. Every day, people build community through small, ordinary acts: getting kids to school, opening shops, gathering at places of worship, checking in on neighbors. These day-to-day connections are what make people feel at home. At the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), that’s where our work begins. For the past 35 years, we have strengthened neighborhoods by building… [ Keep reading ]

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Led by Equity, Shaped by Community: Seattle Department of Neighborhoods 2025 Annual Report

February 20, 2026

In 2025, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) focused on what matters most: people, their neighborhoods, and the trust built between them. Our department didn’t just meet its goals; we raised the bar for what community-centered government can do. The work behind us has shown that vibrant cities are built… [ Keep reading ]

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For 35 Years, Neighbors Have Shaped Seattle. This Year DON Celebrates Them

February 12, 2026

For 35 years, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) has helped neighbors turn connection into action by supporting community-led projects, building local leadership, and bringing people together across the city. In 2026, DON celebrates this milestone with a year-long 35th Anniversary celebration, launching on Neighbor Day Saturday, May 2, 2026, through Neighbor Day on May 8,… [ Keep reading ]

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A New Chapter for the Department of Neighborhoods

January 23, 2026

The start of a new year serves as both a time of reflection and an opportunity to set goals and plan for the future. As we look back on the past three years at Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), one word rises above all others: connection. Our staff has served… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Invites Neighbors to Create Their Own World Cup Moments

January 21, 2026

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 ]

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Notice of Proposed Director’s Rule: P-Patch Community Gardens Plot Fee Increase

December 23, 2025

The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ (DON) P-Patch Community Gardening Program will raise plot fees for the *2025-2026 biennium. Seattle Municipal Code Section 3.35.060 authorizes the Director of the Department of Neighborhoods to adjust base P-Patch plot fees every two years in response to 1) inflation approximately in proportion to the… [ Keep reading ]

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

December 17, 2025

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 ]

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Join the 2026 Neighborhood Matching Fund Community Review Panel

December 16, 2025

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 ]

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