Mayor’s Neighborhood Advisory Board · August 20, 2026

The big draw at this one is the grant pipeline, specifically, whether the Mini Grant application process is ready and what questions are still floating around it.

There’s no spending on this agenda, no contracts, no land transactions. It’s a working meeting of a neighborhood advisory body, and most of what’s there is process: membership gaps, an upcoming celebration event, a volunteer fair flyer. Worth knowing what’s coming, though, especially if you’re a neighborhood organization watching for funding.

🔦 The 3 items worth your attention

The Mini Grant application is the item with the most immediate stakes for residents. The board reviews both the application itself and at least one outstanding question about it, which suggests the process isn’t quite settled yet. If your neighborhood group is eyeing this funding, this is the meeting where you want ears in the room. (Item 6-A)

September’s meeting won’t look like a normal meeting. The board is planning it as a Pre-Grant Celebration, and August’s agenda includes time to sort out what that actually means. The confirmed date is September 17 at the same location, so mark it if neighborhood grants are on your radar. (Items 5-A, 8-C)

Board membership has some gaps right now. Staff sent information to three prospective members and has one application actively under review. The board will get a status update on where all of that stands. New members would fill neighborhood representation seats that are currently empty. (Item 5-B)

🏗️ Roads & property

Nothing here. No infrastructure, zoning, or property items on this agenda.

💰 Where the money’s going

No contracts or grants are being committed at this meeting.

📌 Also notable

• DNACE will brief the board on Citizens Academy, a program for residents who want a closer look at how city government works. (Item 8-B)
• The Mayor’s Office will provide its regular updates. (Item 8-A)
• Residents can address the board on any issue not otherwise on the agenda during public comment. (Item 7)

Public comment is on the agenda (Item 7) for the August 20 meeting at Letts Community Center, 1220 W. Kalamazoo Street. Check the city’s website for start time and any remote participation options.

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