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Peoria council approves $199,200 in neighborhood mini grants for 65 local projects
Summary
The City Council approved the fourth year of the Neighborhood Mini Grant program, allocating $199,200 across 65 applications funded with American Rescue Plan Act money; the measure passed with one abstention from Council member Denise Jackson.
Peoria City Council on May 6, 2025 approved the 2025 Neighborhood Mini Grant awards, allocating $199,200 to 65 neighborhood projects funded from American Rescue Plan Act resources.
The vote followed a brief presentation from the Community Development Department and remarks from council members praising the program’s role in neighborhood beautification and social connectedness. Council member Charles V. Graeb moved to approve the package; Council member Timothy D. Riggenbach seconded. The motion passed with one abstention by Council member Denise Jackson, who said she was involved in the effort and therefore recused herself from voting.
Community Development staff…
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