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2009 Neighborhood Projects Funds (NPF)
Neighborhood Street Fund and Cumulative Reserve Subfund
Download Fact Sheets Below: English
Application period has ended on February 27, 2009.
The 2009 Neighborhood Projects Funds (NPF) application period ended on February 27, 2009. Applications are currently being processed and distributed to District Councils for review. Each District Council will choose 5 projects for thorough feasibility and cost analysis by April 10, 2009.
Please contact your District Coordinator for information on when your District Council is meeting to review applications and how you can stay involved in the process.
Thank you to all who applied!
Overview
Timeline
2007 & 2008 Funded Projects
2008 Unfunded Applications to be Considered in 2009
Neighborhood District Map
Neighborhood
Service Center Map
Neighborhood District Coordinators
OVERVIEW (Download Fact Sheet HERE)
What are Neighborhood Projects Funds (NPF)?
NPF consists of two funds, the Neighborhood Street Fund and the Cumulative Reserve
Subfund. These funds are a portion of Seattle's city budget - approximately $1.2
Million in 2010 - that is set aside for neighborhood improvements to streets and
parks. These funds are unique because NPF projects are proposed by the community.
What projects can NPF money be used for?
NPF money can be used for small-scale (up to $90K per project) street or parks improvements,
such as sidewalk repair, traffic circles and traffic calming, sidewalks, school zone speed limit signs, playground improvements, etc.
View a list of previously funded projects here. NPF projects are required to meet the following criteria:
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Projects funded by the Cumulative Reserve Subfund (approx. $1 Million total) can only be used for maintenance or repairs, projects which address safety issues, or upgrades related to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) like wheelchair access improvements; and must relate to the implementation of an existing Neighborhood Plan.
View Neighborhood Plans online.
- Projects funded by the Neighborhood Street Fund (approx. $200K total) must be transportation-related.
These projects may include new construction and do not have to relate to Neighborhood Plans,
but there is less money to go around in this fund.
Who decides which projects will be funded?
Each District Council will review applications and choose five projects for detailed
feasibility and cost analysis. Then the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT)
and Seattle Parks and Recreation (Parks) will perform the analysis and provide feedback.
The District Council will rank their top projects in order of priority and the City
will make funding recommendations to the Mayor based on these priorities. For more
information, such as District Council meeting times, contact your District Coordinator.
How are proposals evaluated?
District Councils are looking for projects which meet one or more of the following
criteria:
- Significant Impact: The project will have a widespread positive
impact on the neighborhood as a whole.
- Neighborhood Plan Implementation: The project implements one or
more recommendations in an adopted neighborhood plan. Priority will be given to
projects that are located in or provide service to urban centers and villages.
- Broad Support: The project has the support of multiple neighborhood
or community groups. Both residential and business groups are encouraged to apply.
- Leveraging Opportunities: The project also qualifies for funding
from another City source, and therefore leaves more NPF money available for other
projects.
- Equity: Funding is to be equitably shared among the districts over
time. Neighborhoods that are already receiving significant public investment from
other sources may be also given lower priority.
What is the project review timeline?
The flow chart below describes this year's timeline.
What is the project review timeline?
The flow chart below shows this year's timeline.
When will projects be completed?
Proposals selected for funding will be implemented in 2010.
How do I propose a project?
The 2009 Neighborhood Projects Funds (NPF) application period ended on February 27, 2009.
No need to re-apply for 2008 projects
No. All unfunded 2008 proposals will be rolled into the 2009 application process
unless they were found to be unfeasible. If you want to withdraw your 2008 proposal,
please contact Brenda Belcher at (206) 684-0607 or by email.
Tips!
Get to know your District Council and talk to them about your proposal throughout
the application and review process. They will play a central role in identifying
neighborhood priorities to the City.
Questions & Comments?
If you have questions about the application process, or about the feasibility of
your proposal, contact your District Coordinator.
Or contact Brenda Belcher for assistance at (206) 684-0607 or by email (se habla espaņol).
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