FLAGSTAFF —The City of Flagstaff Sustainability Office and Sustainability Commission are pleased to announce the opening of the annual application period for the Neighborhood Sustainability Grants Program, running from Aug. 15 to Sept. 30. The program funds projects that enhance sustainability and foster community partnerships.
Grants of up to $7,500 are available for groups, nonprofits, individuals, and businesses with sustainability-related projects located within Flagstaff city limits. The Sustainability Commission particularly seeks community-centered projects focused on building energy, climate action, food, public health, resilience, transportation, and waste. The review committee will consist of the members of the Flagstaff Sustainability Commission.
Last year, 13 local groups and individuals received grants for their projects. These included the Flagstaff Family Food Center’s kitchen compost expansion and food waste education initiative, Flagstaff Shelter Service’s bike rack installation for residents of The Crown, and Indian Bible College’s community garden expansion.
A grant workshop will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 27 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at the Downtown Community Library Room (300 W. Aspen Ave.) and virtually via Microsoft Teams. Grant guidelines, application instructions, and workshop registration can be found here at flagstaff.az.gov/NSG.
For any related questions, please contact Tia Hatton, City of Flagstaff Sustainability Coordinator, at tia.hatton@flagstaffaz.gov or 928-666-0988.