FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) – The City of Fort Wayne’s Community Development Division has opened applications for the 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Grant program. Now in its eighth year, the program helps neighborhoods improve public spaces and foster community pride. Neighborhood leaders must engage residents to identify improvement ideas, with projects focusing on beautification and strengthening neighborhood identity. Past projects have included community gardens, park upgrades, benches, public art, and signage. Grants can provide up to $5,000 per neighborhood association registered with the City. Routine maintenance, social events, and operating costs are not eligible. Applications will be scored based on specific criteria and available funding. For details and guidelines, visit //engage.cityoffortwayne.org/2025-neighborhood-improvement-grants. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, March 24th, 2025. Five Information Presentations and Workshops will be held to explain the application and review process:   –  Tuesday, January 21st Dupont Library Branch 536 E Dupont Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM   –  Tuesday, January 21 ACPL – Tecumseh 1411 East State Boulevard 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM   –  Thursday, January 23rd ACPL – Aboite 5630 Coventry Ln. 11:15 AM – 12:15 PM   –  Thursday, January 23rd ACPL – Hessen Cassel Branch 3030 East Paulding Road 1:15 PM – 2:15 PM   -A recorded presentation will be available on//engage.cityoffortwayne.org/2025-neighborhood-improvement-grants  Friday, January 24th at 1pm. The post Applications Now Open For 2025 Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program appeared first on WOWO News/Talk 92.3 FM and 1190 AM.