Neighborhood Initiatives Program is designed to encourage neighborhoods and groups to join together to carry out projects of value and importance to their neighborhoods. Grants from $50 to $5,000 are awarded to fund eligible projects.
The City has been divided into four (4) areas as shown on the NIP Map. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the dollar limit for each area is expended.
Projects must:
- benefit all neighborhood residents,
- meet minimum safety requirements,
- not be in conflict with existing City policy
- not duplicate existing private or public programs
Types of projects funded include:
- neighborhood beautification (on public property)
- neighborhood clean-up, and
- emergency preparedness
Improvements on private property are not eligible.
To apply, complete the NIP application and send or deliver to:
NIP - Neighborhood Services Division City of Hayward 777 B Street Hayward, CA 94541-5007 NIP staff will contact applicants after a review for eligbility.
For more information, please call David Korth at 510-583-4227
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