Community Grants
MNA Grants for Mueller Events
MNA supports all kinds of activities in the Mueller neighborhood. Each year the Steering Committee prepares a budget for members’ approval that includes funding for events and activities in the Mueller neighborhood. The funds come from membership dues, community partners and donations.
The majority of funds go toward larger, more costly events such as Eid Celebration, Fourth of July Parade and Festival, and Fall Fest. These events are grass-roots based typically rely on a community volunteer to coordinate planning and logistics.
MNA also has a community grant program for smaller events typically hosted by neighbors who share common interests or are in the Block Captain Network. Past grants have supported projects like the Michael Adams Bike to Work station, the Stitch and B*tch Charity Projects, Mueller Community Singers, the Boomer Chili Cookoff, and May the Fourth Be With You Star Wars party.
To apply for a community grant, fill out the application below by the deadline. The Steering Committee meets the first Monday of each month and will consider applications submitted at least two weeks before the meeting.
Grant recipients must submit a photograph of the event afterward to share with the neighborhood in MNA’s social media and Front Porch Flyer newsletter.
Community Grant Policies
The grant applicant must be a current MNA member. The grant application below must be submitted at least two weeks before the event, taking into account the Steering Committee’s meeting schedule. The MNA Steering Committee meets the first Monday of each month and will consider applications received at least two weeks before.
Eligibility Criteria
Invitations: Everyone who lives in Mueller must be invited to the event by posting an invitation to Mueller residents on the MNA Facebook page and other relevant Mueller neighborhood social media at least one week prior to the event. The invitation should clearly state that all Mueller residents are invited.
Event Names: The event name should avoid the perception of being exclusive to a few residents by minimizing street names, group names and other details that appear to exclude others. The event also should be inclusive and open to all residents — for example, any resident can be a contestant in a chili cook-off.
Acceptable event names:
Potluck-o-Rama hosted by Simond Avenue
Mueller Chili Cook-Off brought to you by Mueller Boomers
Mueller Street Party hosted by Tillery Street
Unacceptable event names:
Simond Avenue Potluck Party
Mueller Boomers Chili Cook-Off
Tillery Street Block Party
Photographs: A photograph of the event must be submitted after the event. The photograph may be shared with the neighborhood in the Front Porch Flyer, the MNA website, and Mueller social media.
MNA participation: MNA may choose to set up a table at the event for MNA membership recruitment or other MNA-related activities.
Use of Grant Funds:
Grant funds may not be used to purchase alcohol.
Grant funds may be used for food, nonalcoholic drinks, supplies, games or equipment, and services such as a deejay, face-painting or clown.
The grant recipient must submit receipts after the event to receive reimbursement. Any funds used inappropriately will not be reimbursed.