Vi Walker Neighborhood
Grant Application
Open call for grant proposals
Grant Due Date: March 13, 2026
Does your nonprofit serve the Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood? If so, you are invited to apply for MKNA’s 2026 Vi Walker Neighborhood Grant Program. We are proud to fund these neighborhood grants from proceeds generated by the annual Meridian-Kessler Home Tour.
Our Neighborhood Grant Program is named in memory of Vi Walker, a longtime resident, business owner and staunch supporter of Meridian-Kessler. You allow us to continue the Vi Walker Neighborhood Grant Program when you support the Home Tour – through attending, volunteering, donating, or sponsoring.
Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association is bordered by Meridian Street to the Monon Trail, and 38th Street to Kessler Boulevard. Nonprofits do not have to be physically located within the boundaries of MKNA, but services should impact the neighborhood through programs which connect and strengthen the community of Meridian-Kessler.
Vi Walker Neighborhood Grant Guidelines
Purpose:
To fund programs that will have a lasting impact on the neighborhood by addressing one or more of the following critical needs:
- Strengthen community engagement and vitality of the neighborhood.
- Support artistic, beautification or environmental projects.
- Encourage health and safety efforts.
- Support education initiatives.
Eligibility:
- Nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, school, or church.
TIMELINE FOR 2026:
- Grant applications due by March 13, 2026.
- Notification of award by May 8, 2026.
GRANT CRITERIA:
- Project must be completed within 12 months from the receipt date of grant funds.
- New grant applications require the completion of all prior projects.
- Funds cannot be used for operating costs, staff salaries or deferred
maintenance.
Application Process:
- Please list Organization name in email subject line and Project Title on the application page.
- Please answer the grant questions in the order they appear.
- Project descriptions should not exceed two pages.
- Submit an application to grants@mkna.org.
- Typical grant awards range between $500 and $5,000. Budget should provide line item requests, especially if it is a part of a larger organizational budget.
ACCOUNTABILITY:
Grant recipients agree to:
- Complete and submit a final report.
- Submit photos of project as requested.
- Acknowledge MKNA’s support in grant project publicity.
Contact Information
- Website: https://mkna.org/about/grants/
- Grant Submission: grants@mkna.org
- Questions: grants@mkna.org or mkna.org/about/grants
- Phone: 317-283-1021
