Office of African American Affairs
Affordable land and leasing costs, abundant fresh water, an educated workforce, low business costs and easy access to financing, technical assistance and efficient transportation have helped local businesses succeed and grow.
Find information about things to do and happenings in the City of Milwaukee.
Department of City Development
Community groups, leaders and organizations who are interested in applying for an NIDC Community Improvement Project match grant will be required to participate in a one hour informational session in order to be eligible to submit a CIP application.
Garden Homes Green Infrastructure Revitalization: Kids participated in the revitalization and beautification of a community space for the neighborhood.
Buffum Street Benches: Residents and volunteers came together to create a community space where benches were built with raised garden beds.
Yellow Chair Project: Thurston Woods neighbors assembled and painted Adirondack chairs to place in their front lawns to increase resident involvement and enhance front yard appeal.
Clarke Square Health Equity Mural: Community residents and youth engaged in the creation of a mural to raise awareness on the importance of health equity in their community.
Last Page Update 03/22/23
Email NIDC
414-286-5610
414-286-5447
809 North Broadway, 3rd Floor , Milwaukee, WI 53202
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Get Email & Text Notifications
Contact: [email protected]
To learn more about the CIP match grant and how to apply, attend one of our sessions:
Administered by the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation, CIP offers matching grants of up to $4,000 for community projects that engage residents and beautify neighborhoods. Since 2008, upwards of $1.1 million in CIP grants have funded more than 300 projects that involved 10,000-plus participants in 50 neighborhoods. An additional $2 million was leveraged from residents, businesses and organizations in these neighborhoods.
Milwaukee Wins Cities of Service National Competition to Revitalize Neighborhoods. Milwaukee will receive $25,000, and support from two AmeriCorps VISTA members dedicated to fighting blight and will receive expert technical assistance from Cities of Service.