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Grants

BONDS offers grants to neighborhood associations to carry out projects and programs that will aid in the strengthening of the community.  The maximum request is $5500 and the average amount awarded is $1600.00.  There are minimal requirements for BONDS grants:

  • Be a neighborhood or homeowner’s association (have by-laws, hold regularly scheduled meetings, and have elected officers)
  • Have eight (8) people willing to commit to the projects which includes training requirements by BONDS 
  • Have minutes from the meeting in which the BONDS grant was discussed with the entire association.
  • Have an active checking account in the name of the  neighborhood/ homeowners association

Successful Grant Awards

A few of the more recent grants awarded by BONDS:

  • Neighborhood identification markers in Green Acres, Spring Valley/ Cross Creek/ Valley Village, and Montgomery East, College Grove, Halcyon Estates, etc.
  • Historic Landmark signs in Cottage Hill Area, Captiol Heights Area
  • Community Health Fair and the Adoption of a Senior Center in Woodley Park Communities
  • A three-phase security wall in Greater Washington Park, in partnership with other community partners
  • Youth programs in Regency Communities, Brewer Heights, Monterey Park/ Hunter’s Point
  • Family Fun Day/ Back to School Rally for students in the Sheridan Heights Community
  • Underground sprinkler system for the Rolling Hills Community
  • Funding to erect a Community Gazebo in Knollwood
  • Resource Directory for Senior residents of Westgate Estates
  • Lighting for security purposes in Carriage Hills
  • Landscaping efforts in Memorial Height

 

Latest News

Download 2009-2010 Grant Application Packet pdf
July 5 , 2009

Neighborhood Survey weblink
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July 5, 2009

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Week of June 14, 2009

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Week of May 31, 2009

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Week of May 17, 2009

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Week of May 3, 2009

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Week of April 19, 2009

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Week of April 5, 2009

2009 Winter-Spring Newsletter Online pdf
April 15, 2009

BONDS introduces Neighborhood Leadership Training weblink
April 1, 2009

BONDS News Archive

2009 Advisory Committee

Carlisle Harrison, Chair
Brandon Brazil
Derrick Cunningham
Tony Garrett
Louise Grant
Vera Jordan
Carole King
Joan Loeb
Martha Mote
Mary Pons
Andy G. Potter
Marie Reed
Maggie Stringer
Jarome Thomas
Regina Walker
Tess Ware

BONDS Ambassadors
Larry Grewelle
Mary Ann Myles
Sandra Nickel
Beverly Ross