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By Community, For Community: Neighborhood Matching Fund Invests in Grassroots, Community-Led Projects Aligned with Neighborhood Needs

September 12, 2025

The City of Seattle has awarded $1,051,317 to support 24 community-initiated projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) Community Partnership Fund. 24 community groups received awards averaging $43,805 and have pledged $921,077 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials, and in-kind professional… [ Keep reading ]

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Calling Indigenous Leaders: Help Shape Seattle’s Future

September 9, 2025

Indigenous Advisory Council Accepting Applications for Open Position The City of Seattle is calling on community leaders to come forward and apply for an open seat on the Indigenous Advisory Council, a nine-member commission that ensures Native voices help guide the future of our city. If you are passionate about strengthening… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle’s Food Equity Fund Invests $1,750,239 into 18 Community-Led Projects

August 13, 2025

The City of Seattle is investing $1,750,239 to support community-led projects through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ (DON) Food Equity Fund General Grant. Eighteen community groups will receive awards ranging from $85,260 to $100,000 to advance projects that increase equitable access and opportunities to grow, learn about, and/or eat healthy,… [ Keep reading ]

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Phinney Neighborhood Association Creates Walkable Gallery with Signal Box Art Project, Wander PhinneyWood

July 31, 2025

Along the upper spine of Phinney and Greenwood Avenues, once grey, overlooked traffic signal boxes now brings bursts of color, culture, and imagination — each one telling a different story, thanks to the work of 18 local artists. This summer, the Phinney Neighborhood Association (PNA) unveiled a project to bring… [ Keep reading ]

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Learn About City Government and How You Can Get Involved with People’s Academy for Community Engagement

July 30, 2025

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 ]

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Community Liaison Linda Li Reflects on Representing Seattle at All-America City Award

July 25, 2025

Attending the All-America City Award: A Transformative Experience by Linda Li, Community Liaison Attending the All-America City Award was nothing short of inspiring. Cities from all across the country had gathered—big, small, rural, urban. We heard amazing stories about resilience, equity, innovation, and community building—it became immediately clear that this… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Wins 2025 All-American City Award

July 14, 2025

The City of Seattle has been honored with the prestigious All-America City Award by the National Civic League. This recognition celebrates Seattle’s work to actively engage residents in the pursuit of environmental goals.  Earlier this year, communities from across the country submitted written applications showcasing their efforts to bring people… [ Keep reading ]

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Get Funding for your Community Projects through the Neighborhood Matching Fund 

July 7, 2025

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 ]

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City of Seattle seeks teens age 13-19 to serve on the Seattle Youth Commission

June 30, 2025

The City of Seattle is accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Seattle Youth Commission (SYC), a group of 15 Seattle teens aged 13-19 who live or go to school in Seattle. Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor and City Council to connect youth to local elected officials, advise on… [ Keep reading ]

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

June 23, 2025

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 ]

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