Fishers approves 24 neighborhood vibrancy grants; six projects funded today totaling $93,640

Ross Hillary, community economic development for Fishers City, told the Board of Public Works and Safety that the Neighborhood Vibrancy Grant program has a $360,000 budget for 2026 and uses an 80/20 local match with a maximum award of $25,000.

Hillary said the committee received 66 applications and recommended 24 grants. He presented six neighborhoods that had completed required documents and requested $93,640 in total support; awards across the program range from $2,452 to $25,000. The projects he highlighted include entrance beautifications in Hawks Landing, Anderson Hall and Vermillion; common‑area and safety improvements in Berkeley Grove; beautification along 116th Street and retention ponds in Lake Stonebridge; and community‑area improvements in Rolling Knoll.

Board members praised the popularity of the program and moved to approve the presented grants. The board approved the motion by voice vote.

The grants are intended to support neighborhood‑led, creative and site‑specific improvements. The board did not provide a roll‑call tally during the public minutes for these approvals; voting was recorded as a motion and voice vote. The committee previously met April 13 to review applications and determine recommendations.