2011 Community Participation Program
The Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) and the Neighborhood and Community Relations Department (NCR) are pleased to support neighborhood organizations with the Community Participation Program Guidelines. The 2011 program directed $3 million was provided to Minneapolis neighborhood organizations. Community Participation Program Funds can be used to support neighborhood organization’s community engagement activities and related administrative expenses, as outlined in the Guidelines.
You can download the guidelines, template and cover letter at the following links:
- Director's Cover Letter (pdf)
- 2011 Approved guidelines (pdf)
- 2011 Community Participation Program Template (doc)
- Payment Request Form (xls)
Questions? See our Frequently Asked Questions with any questions you may have, or to request assistance with developing your submission or budget. We will also be glad to provide templates or sample documents for your use (for example, if you need a sample ADA policy for your use).
Community Participation Program Submissions
The following submissions were sent to the Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) for final approval after review and recommendations by NCR staff.
Proposals submitted for approval at the October 25, 2011 NCEC Commission Meeting
Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association
Proposals submitted for approval at the August 23, 2011 NCEC Commission Meeting
Concerned Citizens of Marshall Terrace
Logan Park Neighborhood Association
Proposals submitted for approval at the May 24, 2011 NCEC Commission Meeting
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization
Harrison Neighborhood Association
Tangletown Neighborhood Association
Proposals submitted for approval at the April 26, 2011 NCEC Commission Meeting
Columbia Park Neighborhood Association
Citizens for a Loring Park Community
Sheridan Neighborhood Organization
Proposals submitted for approval at the March 22, 2011 NCEC Commission Meeting
Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association
Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association
East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association
East Isles Residents Association
Hawthorne Neighborhood Council
Holland Neighborhood Improvement Association
Lyndale Neighborhood Association
Kenwood Isles Area Association
West Calhoun Neighborhood Council
Proposals submitted for approval at the February 22, 2011 NCEC Commission Meeting
Bottineau Neighborhood Association
Calhoun Area Residents Action Group
Cleveland Neighborhood Association
Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association
East Calhoun Community Organization
Kenny Neighborhood Association
Linden Hills Neighborhood Council
Lowry Hill East Neighborhood Association
Northeast Park Neighborhood Association
Powderhorn Park Neighborhood Association
Prospect Park East River Road Improvement Association
Windom Park Citizens in Action
Proposals submitted for approval at the January 25, 2011 NCEC Commission Meeting
Armatage Neighborhood Association
Audubon Neighborhood Association
Bancroft Neighborhood Association
Bryant Neighborhood Organization
Corcoran Neighborhood Organization
East Phillips Improvement Coalition
Field Regina Northrop Neighborhood Group
Folwell Neighborhood Association
Fulton Neighborhood Association
Hale Page Diamond Lake Community Association
Heritage Park Neighborhood Association
Kingfield Neighborhood Association
Lind-Bohanon Neighborhood Association
Lynnhurst Neighborhood Association
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association
Nokomis East Neighborhood Association
North Loop Neighborhood Association
Phillips West Neighborhood Organization
Shingle Creek Neighborhood Association
Southeast Como Improvement Association
St. Anthony East Neighborhood Association
St. Anthony West Neighborhood Organization
Standish Ericcson Neighborhood Association
Stevens Square Community Organization
Webber-Camden Neighborhood Organization
Victory Neighborhood Association
The Community Engagement Process
May to July, 2010: The NCEC and the NCR met directly with the leaders and members of more than 60 of the City’s 71 neighborhood organizations during May, June and July of 2010. During this time, Commissioners and NCR staff attended neighborhood organization Board meetings, community meetings, annual meetings, and Executive Committee meetings of neighborhood organizations across the City, and held three city-wide meetings during this period as well. Flip-chart notes from these meetings were transcribed and sent back to neighborhood organizations when possible for review. The notes were then organized by topic, and reviewed thoroughly by the NCEC during July meetings.
- See a summary of the input received from neighborhood organizations during May-July outreach meetings, and related appendixes.
July to October 2010: NCR Staff developed an initial draft of guidelines based on previous Citizen Participation Guidelines for discussion by the NCEC. Staff relied on several sources in revising the draft guidelines, including guidance and direction from the NCEC during committee of the whole meetings as well as regular meetings of the NCEC; original source documents including the Framework for the Future; and input from neighborhoods gathered during the May to July meetings. On August 27, 2010, the NCR sent Draft Guidelines to currently recognized neighborhood organizations in Minneapolis for a 45-day review and comment period. Comments were accepted in writing, either by mail, or by email.
- See the first draft of CPP Guidelines sent to neighborhoods for review on August 27, 2010
October to December 2010: Following the 45-day review and comment period, Staff and Commissioners reviewed comments, and over several meetings discussed and revised the Guidelines.
- Summary of Findings from neighborhood organization input during May-July 2010 outreach meetings.(note: 3MB PDF)
- See how feedback from the 45-day review and comment period was used.
- Appendixes to Summary of Findings
The NCEC finalized their recommendation of the draft guidelines at the October 26 th NCEC meeting and were approved by City Council on December 10th, 2010.
Guidelines as sent to City Council on December 11, 2010
The City Council made two technical amendments to the Guidelines.
The guidelines represent significant time, thought, and input from NCEC members, Minneapolis neighborhood organizations, and other interested groups and individuals.
Proposals submitted for approval at the May 24, 2011 NCEC Commission Meeting
Last updated Jul. 10, 2012