Know Your Neighbor Grant Program

CKIC’s Mission:
The Clinton Kirkland Improvement Corporation (CKIC) fosters collaboration with the Village of Clinton and Town of Kirkland, including Clark Mills and other hamlets, by planning, implementing and supporting diverse and equitable opportunities that enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors.

Know Your Neighbor Grant Program:
In its inaugural year, the Know Your Neighbor (KYN) grant program is supported and run by CKIC to support our mission and to fulfill community-generated needs. The program is designed to strengthen the community by helping residents connect, share, and get to know each other in an open and inclusive environment.

This program supports small, neighbor-led interactions. The program offers an opportunity for neighbors to:

Learn each other’s names
Build familiarity with people living in the neighborhood
Create informal support networks
Have a space to get to know people across ages and across backgrounds

Through an application process, the grant program provides five $500 grants to residents of the Town of Kirkland including the Village of Clinton and surrounding
hamlets, such as Clark Mills and others, to host informal neighborhood events including:

Block parties
Potlucks
Ice cream social
Outdoor gatherings

Click here for the Grant Agreement-Waiver, Terms and Conditions

Please email your completed agreement to info@ckic13323.org. Your application will not be processed until we receive the Grant Agreement-Waiver, Terms and Conditions.

What Happens After You Apply

1. Submit your application by going to “Click here for the application”
2. Sign and email your Grant Agreement to info@ckic13323.org
3. Application is reviewed by CKIC staff
4. You’ll be notified of the decision within 2 weeks
5. Host your event and enjoy getting to know your neighbors
6. Submit itemized receipt(s) to CKIC and fill out a brief feedback form after your event
7. Receive reimbursement of up to $500 for expenses

A CKIC member will briefly stop by the event to post event yard signs and check-in with the applicant.

Thank you to the co-sponsors for the Know Your Neighbor Grant Program!

Third $500 Grant Sponsor

Fourth $500 Grant Sponsor

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