The 2012 Neighborhood Projects Fund (NPF) is now officially open to receive applications. Deadline for applications is February 1.

The NPF can be used for projects valued up to $90K to fund park or street improvements, such as playground improvements, pathway upgrades, tennis court repaving, accessibility improvements, traffic circles, traffic calming, and school zone speed limit signs, etc. This funding source is not recommended for sidewalks, as sidewalks are typically more expensive than this funding allows.

NPF consists of two City budget sources: the Cumulative Reserve Subfund (CRS) and the Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF). Through this program, approximately $1.2 million is set aside in 2012 for small scale improvements to neighborhood parks and streets, with project implementation in 2013. These funds are unique because NPF projects can be proposed by the community.

NPF projects are required to meet the following criteria:

- Projects funded by the Cumulative Reserve Subfund (approx. $1 million total) can only be used for maintenance or repairs to existing City facilities, projects which address safety issues or upgrades related to the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) like wheelchair access improvements.
- Projects funded by the Neighborhood Street Fund (approx. $200K total) must be transportation-related. These projects may include new construction.
- For traffic calming projects, you must participate in the Seattle Department of Transportation’s traffic calming program prior to applying for your project to ensure that the project is beneficial, feasible and that there is sufficient community support. 

Please see the attached files for a fact sheet and application.