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Community building opportunities (multi-lingual and intergenerational community gatherings that create opportunities for exchange at the neighborhood level, including, but not limited to fairs, planning meetings, neighborhood movie nights, etc.)
Opportunities for collaboration and exchange between people living and working in the OMI and community-based groups such as neighborhood associations, merchant groups, faith-based groups, schools, libraries and/or organizations providing direct services to OMI residents
Increased leadership among people living and working in the OMI
Strengthening of the social, physical and cultural landscape of the OMI
Increased community advocacy and civic engagement
Increased collaboration and partnerships with neighborhood residents
2019-2020 COMMUNITY ACTION GRANTS
OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM
This grant program creates opportunities for individuals living, working and participating in the everyday life of the Ocean View, Merced Heights and Ingleside (OMI) neighborhoods in San Francisco to join with neighbors and community organizations in the common goal of enriching the physical, social and cultural landscape of their community.
The OMI Community Action Grant is the result of collaboration between The Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development, The Office of Supervisor Ahsha Safai, Mission YMCA of SF, and the OMI Community Collaborative (OMICC).
PROGRAM GOALS AND DESCRIPTION
OMI Community Action Grants will provide up to $5,000 in funds to community based organizations and community members to identify a common vision around issues they feel greatly impact their community and families, then plan and take collective action to carry out this vision.
The OMI Community Action Grants are intended to seed funding for new efforts that directly impact the OMI community and residents
Types of Action Grants
Community Member-Led Action Grants: Community groups like CBO, faith-based organizations and others, partner with OMI residents and community members to collaborate in the design and implementation of projects (projects should engage youth, parents/guardians, seniors, families and other people living and working in the OMI).
Organization-Led Action Grants: Community groups partner with each other to design projects that benefit the broader OMI community. Funds are used to host community events, or for projects focused on improving community spaces like parks, commercial corridors and other historical/cultural landmarks. These projects are organization led, but require active community engagement and foster cross-cultural, intergenerational and interdisciplinary exchange.