Neighborhood Partnership Center

Intent

It is our intent to improve the quality of lives in neighborhoods by

providing technical assistance, training, and financial resources to
neighborhood residents and organizations.

The United Way of Central Ohio’s Neighborhood Partnership Center

(NPC) helps neighbors Live United!
NPC brings together residents and resources from neighborhood,
businesses, varying levels of government and nonprofit organizations
in Central Ohio. The center empowers neighborhood residents to
promote positive change in their neighborhoods through training,
technical assistance, grant programs and resource development.

Neighborhood Partnership Grants

The Neighborhood Partnership Grant is designed to provide resources

to support neighborhood organizations and improvements in low- and
moderate-income areas of Franklin County. Funded projects are
selected on a competitive basis and are intended to increase resident
involvement and volunteerism in community improvement projects.
Projects should support capacity building at the neighborhood level,
engage numerous stakeholder groups, and showcase local talent.

In 2008, 53 grants were awarded from 169 applicants totaling

$300,000 in investment. Grants ranged from $800 to $12,500 with the
average grant $5,660. These projects involved over 1,500 volunteers
to implement these projects.

This is a collaborative effort with The Columbus Foundation,

Osteopathic Heritage Foundation, National City and Bob Evans.

Click here to see the funded grants from 2008

Neighborhood Training Academy

The Neighborhood Training Academy is made possible with support and

partnerships with more than 20 local nonprofit organizations,
government agencies, academic institutions, faith-based organizations
and independent consultants. All of these organizations share in our
objective of building vibrant neighborhoods.

In 2007, over 700 participants completed more than 50 classes

through the Neighborhood Training Academy on topics such as grant
writing, volunteer management, developing youth programs,
community education and awareness, financial management and
crime prevention and safety.

Click here to see our current list of classes.

Vibrant Neighborhoods Toolbox – United Way & Macy’s

Foundation Grant

The Vibrant Neighborhoods Toolbox is a unique opportunity for a

neighborhood or community organization to complete a focus
curriculum of capacity building courses coupled with a $1,500
implementation grant. This program is made possible through a
relationship with the Macy’s Foundation.

Content of the courses include communication and public relations,

community engagement and involvement, leadership development
and public policy, legislation and advocacy.

Click here to view the Vibrant Neighborhood Toolbox announcement

Ongoing Services

Library and Resource Materials