While in the midst of February, it’s hard to imagine that spring is coming soon.  Frankly, I find that a very nice thought.

The Fishers Parks Department is already gearing up for neighborhood projects ready to launch once the weather begins to change for the better.

For many years, Fishers has sponsored neighborhood programs and matching grants for older areas throughout the city.  During last year’s spring season, volunteers were all over the Sunblest subdivision in a Saturday project to spruce up some of the homes there.

Below is a city news release on what Fishers is planning this year.

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Spring is right around the corner, and the City of Fishers is once again providing opportunities for residents to unite behind neighborhood beautification projects. For the last 15 years the City of Fishers has provided support for community beautification through the Neighborhood and Tree Matching grant programs.

The Neighborhood and Tree Matching grants are two separate grants, and each has its own application:

• The Tree Matching grant program awards funds to a city neighborhood, nonprofits and homeowners to plant trees in common neighborhood properties to enhance the beauty in our community.
• The Neighborhood Matching grant incentivizes older neighborhoods within city limits to plan and complete a project that will either enhance its appearance or otherwise improve the community. In addition to beautification projects, neighborhoods can apply to receive matching grants to be used to accomplish community goals such as establishing a neighborhood crime watch program.

Applications for both grants are due by Friday, March 4 and can be completed online. Applicants interested in completing the Tree Matching grant can applyhere, and applicants interested in completing the Neighborhood Matching grant can apply here.

Any additional questions can be directed to Dan Domsic via email atdomsicd@fishers.in.us or by phone at (317) 595-3151.