May 3, 2012 — Mayor Jim Suttle held a press conference and award ceremony for the winners of the 2012 Mayor’s Neighborhood Grants Program at the Hanscom Bark Park on Thursday, May 3.
The Hanscom Bark Park is a dog park and joint venture between the Hanscom Park Neighborhood Association and the Ford Birthsite Association. In addition to funding from other sources, the Hanscom Bark Park received a 2011 Mayor’s Neighborhood Grant and is the only dog park in eastern Omaha.
Every year, $80,000 is awarded to neighborhood and business associations for green improvement and crime prevention projects right in their own backyard — up to $5,000 per association.
“The Mayor’s Neighborhood Grants programs gives neighborhoods the tools they need shape the places where they live, work, and play,” Mayor Suttle said. “The Hanscom Bark Park is a successful example of what neighborhood associations can accomplish with a little creativity, cooperation and hard work.”
Twenty-five projects were selected for funding: 18 from the green improvement category, and 7 from the crime prevention category. Nearly 40 associations applied. The winners were selected by a committee comprised of local government, business, and nonprofit representatives.
All applicants received notification from the Mayor’s Office last week.
