Local Projects
Residents propose a project, and we help with funding, volunteers, and planning. Projects stay owned and managed by the community.
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Program area 04
Community Development
We fund and support small, community-led projects — from shared gardens to repairs of public spaces — and help when a local emergency affects families.
Overview
People who live in a place usually know best what it needs. Our community development work provides small grants, practical help, and volunteer support for projects that residents choose and lead.
When emergencies such as floods or fires affect local families, we also coordinate short-term practical help alongside public services.
What we do
Small project grants
Modest grants for community-led improvements, with a simple application.
Volunteer days
Organized volunteer help for building, planting, and repairs.
Project support
Help with planning, budgeting, and permissions for first-time organizers.
Emergency response
Short-term practical help coordinated with public services.
Focus areas
Emergency Assistance
When an emergency affects local families, we coordinate essentials, temporary support, and volunteer help alongside emergency and public services.
Working with communities
Project ideas come from residents. A small panel that includes community members reviews each application.
Completed projects are reviewed with the people who use them, and lessons are shared with future applicants.
Sample results
Illustrative demo data, not real results- Community projects in the demo dataset
- 18
- Resident groups in the sample program
- 9
- Volunteer days in the sample dataset
- 140
