Communication Funds

Neighborhood associations in District 3 can apply for up to $1,000 in Communication Funds in 2026.

Projects must promote and invite people to neighborhood activities or events, inform residents about local issues, and build stronger connections between neighbors.

To release your association’s 2026 Communication Funds, please follow these steps:

1) MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Before submitting your application and report, recognized neighborhood associations must ensure its records to SE Uplift are up-to-date and complete two tasks:

• Submit all written meeting minutes to SE Uplift using the online portal.
• Complete a Board Member Roster for your current Board of Directors.

2) SPEND YOUR 2025 COMMUNICATION FUNDS before December 15th. Save your receipts! You will need to upload them when you submit your report, or request reimbursement, along with a brief description of how you spent the funds.  

3) PLAN with your neighborhood association Board of Directors how it will spend the $1,000 in Communication Funds in 2026. See links to Resources below for ideas. Designate someone to write a brief description on how your neighborhood association plans to spend the funds for the application. Save receipts for Communication Funds expenses.

4) SUBMIT YOUR 2025 REPORT WITH YOUR 2026 PROPOSAL: Complete and sumbit your application by December 15th, 2025. The application includes a report for last year and a proposal for spending next year’s funds. Briefly describe how your association used your 2025 Communication Funds and upload receipts for expenses. Describe in a few sentences how your association intends to spend the $1,000 in 2026 using the budget sheet.  Access the report and application form here.

Note: If you did not claim your Communication Funds last year, please email Diane before completing the report.

After submission, SE Uplift will review your eligibility and application after submission. If you meet all criteria, the funds will be released in early 2026.

Your neighborhood association will have through December 15th, 2026 to spend 2026 Communication Funds. 

Please note: 

• Neighborhood associations with 501c3 tax-exempt status from the IRS will receive a check from SE Uplift.
• Neighborhood associations that are fiscally sponsored by SE Uplift do not have tax exempt status and therefore will have their Communication Funds deposited into their fiscal sponsorship account. Accessing Communication Funds in the fiscal sponsorship account works the same as with any other funds held through the Fiscal Sponsorship Program: 
  Your neighborhood association‘s Primary and/or Secondary Fiscal Sponsorship Coordinator will submit a check request to SE Uplift for payment of an invoice or to reimburse someone for out-of-pocket costs verified with receipts.