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City of Seattle
Gregory J. Nickels, Mayor
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NEWS ADVISORY
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| SUBJECT: Mayor Awards $350,000 to 32 Seattle Neighborhood Projects
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
6/20/2007 3:00:00 PM |
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alex Fryer (206) 684-8358
Hazel Bhang Barnett (206) 615-0885
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Mayor Awards $350,000 to 32 Seattle Neighborhood Projects
12 additional awards go to Public School Partnerships,
a new source of funding
SEATTLE - Mayor Greg Nickels today announced 32 neighborhood projects that
will receive more than $350,000 in matching funds from the Department of Neighborhoods.
The money will support projects across the city, covering subjects as diverse
as public art, race and social justice, youth-development, and climate protection.
“These awards recognize our neighborhoods’ commitment and creativity
in tackling a wide range of challenges, from protecting our climate to opening
up the doors of opportunity for our children,” Nickels said. “These
projects will truly make a difference in people’s lives.”
Four times a year, Small and Simple Project Fund Awards are given to groups
committed to building a better community. The funding is matched by locally
raised money, donated materials, and volunteer labor. The awards range from
$1,105 to $15,000. Communities will match the city’s $352,318 contribution
with resources valued at $478,383.
“Seattle is a city of great neighborhoods because our citizens choose
to make a difference in the places where they live,” said Sally Clark,
City Council chair of the Economic Development and Neighborhoods Committee. “It
is both the city’s responsibility and honor to support the work of these
civic leaders who are investing in their communities.”
The Department of Neighborhoods is also funding the Public School Partnership
project, which connects schools, families and communities. As a pilot project,
the Neighborhood Matching Fund will award up to $30,000 for projects targeting
28 schools in south Seattle. As with other Neighborhood Matching Fund awards,
community contributions are required.
“This is the largest number of Small and Simple Matching Fund projects
we’ve awarded,” said Stella Chao, director of the Department of
Neighborhoods. “The mayor’s and the city’s commitment to
community building and civic engagement is clear. These projects include a
number of the mayor’s priorities, including new funding categories in
climate protection, public school partnerships, and the opportunity for youth.”
The Small and Simple Projects Fund is one of four Neighborhood Matching Fund
components. It provides up to $15,000 to support community-driven projects.
Seattle neighborhoods have completed more than 3,100 projects during the past
19 years with the Neighborhood Matching Fund.
Visit the mayor’s web site at www.seattle.gov/mayor. Get the mayor’s
inside view on efforts to promote transportation, public safety, economic opportunity
and healthy communities by signing up for The Nickels Newsletter at www.seattle.gov/mayor/newsletter_signup.htm
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