While covering the many meetings and other events tied to Fishers city government the past few years, I have heard the mayor often say, how can we find more money for the Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant Program?  The City of Fishers is providing more money for this program in its annual budget, from $100,000 a year to $750,000 in 2024.

Deadlines to apply for the remainder of the 2024 grants are April 30, July 31 and October 31.

Fishers just announced recipients of the most recent round of grants.

• Allison Place ($2,600) to repair and replace entrance walls.
• Anchorage ($22,840) to install lighting due to lack of sidewalks and install native plant species.
• Ashwood ($6,252.40) to enhance the entrance landscaping.
• Belmont Place ($3,000) to repair and replace the entrance monument sign.
• Berkley Ridge ($25,000) to replace an entrance sign and add new lighting and landscaping.
• Bridgewater at Geist ($23,012) to install and enhance the entry way landscaping.
• Britton Falls ($20,061) to beautify the Thorpe Creek pathway, including lawns to natural areas, and the installation of trees.
• Britton Ridge ($25,000) to install erosion control along the north shore of the retention pond.
• Cherry Hills Farms ($17,218) to replace two pond aerators from 2004.
• Conner Creek ($23,430) to enhance amenities at the community pool area including fencing, lighting and landscaping.
• Courtyard Lakes ($9,000) to replace shadowbox fencing from 1997 along the western property line.
• Geist Overlook ($5,872) to install landscaping and lighting at the entrance.
• Hanover on the Green ($21,800) to remove groundcover and replace with sod.
• Harrison Lakes ($12,037) to remove and replace entrance landscaping and trees at the pond.
• High Point Ridge ($6,600) to replace the public safety gate with bollards.
• Lantern Ridge ($7,809.64) to install landscaping and lighting at the entrance.
• Muir Woods ($9,440) to remove and replace non-native species with native species, including pear trees.
• Overlook at Beaver Ridge ($18,380) to remove dead trees and make an entrance sign, add new landscaping and make sidewalk improvements.
• Princeton Woods ($25,000) to install native landscaping within the landscape islands.
• Sand Creek Woods ($25,000) to separate the irrigation system for the adjoining apartment complex, tuckpoint the entrance sign, and replace the path lights.
• Stevenson Mill ($6,650.60) to make landscape improvements at the neighborhood entrance along Allisonville Road.
• Tanglewood ($25,000) to install a new playground for 5 – 12-year-olds and replace playground border, mulch, benches and tables.
• The Haven ($25,000) to renovate landscaping and irrigation at the front entrance.
• Timberstone ($1,519.16) to enhance entrance and pond landscaping.
• Villages at Geist ($11,865.60) to repair and replace the entrance sign with limestone.
• Waterford Gardens ($5,505) to improve the entrance by removing a tree trunk and tree leaning on a wall, install a rock garden and reslope yards.
• Weaver Woods ($7,435) to repair and replace walking paths.
• Wintercove ($7,311) to install a fountain at the retention pond along Easy Street.