Neighborhoods Day 2026

Next date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Mark your calendars for Neighborhoods Day, which happens on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

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Application Scoring Rubric

All applications will be given the opportunity to address any concerns or questions if they score 15 points or under to gain the full grant amount. 

• 0–8 Points- Application needs revision before funding consideration. 
• 9-15 Points - $200
• 16-23 Points: $300 

Application

(1) application is incomplete, has blank fields; application includes neither W9 or map
(2) application is complete but unclear or lacking detail, W9 or map included, but not both
(3) application is complete, clear, and understandable, W9 and map are included

Resident Outreach

(1) no outreach or marketing plan described
(2) limited outreach planned with minimal detail
(3) multiple outreach methods planned to reach residents, city language included

Resident Inclusion

(1) no consideration of inclusion; event limited to association members, held in a backyard, private home, or restricted space
(2) inclusion is somewhat considered for different ages, renters vs homeowners
(3) clear efforts to make the event welcoming and accessible to all residents, held in a neutral location

Schedule

(1) no schedule provided 
(2) description provided, but no estimated times or lacks detail 
(3) engaging or interactive activities with a schedule 

Budget

(1) no budget provided 
(2) basic budget provided, but without actual estimated costs 
(3) detailed and clear budget with itemized estimated costs 

Neighborhood Status

(0) not a registered neighborhood 
(1) previously registered but not updated within the year 
(2) fully registered and has been updated recently 

Staff Attendance

(0) city staff not invited
(1) city staff invited, occurs outside of the approved hours
(2) city staff invited, event occurs within approved hours

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