Seattle Department of Neighborhoods Newsletter

City of Seattle, Washington sent this bulletin at 11/08/2023 02:48 PM PST
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Neighborhood Matching Fund 2023 Awardees

The City of Seattle has awarded $990,533 to support 23 community-initiated projects through Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF). Twenty-three community groups received awards ranging from $18,440 to $50,000 and have pledged $946,164 to match their award through local cash donations, volunteer hours, donated materials, and in-kind professional services.

Learn more on the Front Porch blog.

Other City News

Mayor Bruce Harrell Celebrates Voters’ Historic Passage of $970 Million Housing Levy: The passage of the levy underscores the unwavering commitment of Seattle voters to meet our affordable housing needs and ensure that Seattle remains a place where all can thrive. Read more on Seattle Office of Housing's blog.

Outage Tips and Resources to Help You Weather Fall Winds and Rain: November winds and rain have officially arrived and along with them so has the risk of power outages. Read Seattle City Light's tips and resources to help you stay safe and informed when the power goes out.

Seattle Office of Arts and Culture Announces 2024 CityArtist Grant Awardees: CityArtist grants support Seattle-based individual creatives, cultural-makers, and curators in various stages of their careers, providing essential funding for the research, development, and presentation of new works. Learn more about the 24 creatives who got a CityArtist grant this year.

Introducing New Residential Inspection Quick Sheets: Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections now has guides designed to make the inspection process more transparent. Learn more about what inspectors are looking for so you can be prepared.

Seattle Parks and Recreation Veterans Day Closures 2023: Many Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities, including community centers and pools, will be closed Friday, Nov. 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Find out what's closed and plan ahead.

Lithium-ion Battery Fire Safety: These rechargeable batteries are commonly used in home electronics such as phones, laptop computers, tablets, e-scooters and other devices that require plug in charging. Seattle Fire Department has tips on how to stay safe.

In the Community

For National American Indian Heritage Month, learn more about this summer's Paddle to Muckleshoot. Thousands gathered to honor ancestors who paddled the same waters and the communities who fight to uphold sovereignty and treat rights today.

Watch Canoe Journey 2023: Paddle to Muckleshoot.

 Members of the Muckleshoot on the water in a traditional canoe

Honored to Tell is an exhibit of art and oral histories created by the first cohort to graduate from the Seattle Black Spatial Histories Institute. It's on view at Wa Na Wari through Jan. 20, 2024.

Learn more about the Honored to Tell exhibition.

 Eboni Wyatt

Cambodian-owned businesses in the Puget Sound area are few and far between, but one more has recently been added to that list, and it’s here to serve the Asian community as a whole.

Read more about Mam's Books in NW Asian Weekly.

 Sokha Dan inside Mams Books.

Share Your Feedback

Northgate Residents, Commuters, and Visitors Invited to Shape New Community Vision: Northgate is one of five urban centers in the City undergoing a planning process for public services, transportation, economy, housing, and land use.Take the online survey by Jan. 31, 2024.