MNA Mini-Grants

Apply for an MNA Mini-Grant!

MNA supports activities that bring people together in the Mueller community. MNA members can apply for mini-grants of up to $150 for events and activities they host for the neighborhood. Mini-grants have supported activities like the Michael Adams Bike to Work station, Stitch and B*tch Charity Projects, Mueller Community Singers, Chili Cookoff By Mueller Boomers, and May the Fourth Be With You Star Wars party.

Applications are due one month before the event. To apply for a mini-grant, fill out the application below. All proposals must comply with the mini-grant program guidelines to be eligible for consideration. Grantees will receive grant funds after submitting receipts for eligible expenditures.

Questions? Email the MNA Steering Committee.

Mini-Grant Guidelines

  1. Eligibility: The grant applicant must be a current MNA member. Mueller homeowners and renters are eligible to join MNA and apply for mini-grants. Preference will be given to applicants who have not received a grant within the past 12 months.

  2. Approval: Applications are considered for approval by the MNA Steering Committee in advance of the event. Grants cannot be awarded after an event has taken place.

  3. Deadline: Applications are due one month before the event. The MNA Steering Committee may consider applications submitted after the deadline on a case-by-case basis.

  4. Community-wide invitation: The event or activity must be open to all Mueller residents and will be announced in advance on MNA’s website, social media and email newsletter.

    The event name must be inclusive and welcoming to all residents. For example, any Mueller resident can compete in a chili cook-off.

    • Acceptable names:

      • Potluck-o-Rama hosted by Simond Avenue

      • Mueller Chili Cook-Off by Mueller Boomers

      • Mueller Street Party Hosted by Tillery Street

    • Unacceptable names that seem exclusive:

      • Simond Avenue Potluck Party

      • Mueller Boomers Chili Cook-Off

      • Tillery Street Block Party

  5. Use of grant funds: Grant funds may not be used to purchase alcohol, firearms or hazardous materials. Grant funds may be used for food, nonalcoholic drinks, party supplies, games or equipment, and services such as a deejay, face-painting or clown.

  6. Receipts required for reimbursement: Grant recipients must submit receipts to receive the grant funds. Any funds used inappropriately will not be reimbursed. Email the MNA treasurer to submit receipts and receive grant funds.

  7. Photographs: Grant recipients must submit photographs of the event afterward to publish on MNA’s website, social media and newsletter.

  8. MNA participation: MNA has the option to table at the event for MNA membership recruitment and other MNA-related activities.

Mini-Grant Application Form