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NIDC reports 2024 Healthy Neighborhoods work, $40,000 Bader grant for healing-space maintenance

Community Economic Development Committee, City of Milwaukee · November 12, 2025

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Summary

NIDC updated the committee on a year of engagement that included 14 CIP projects, expanded partnerships, and site-activation grants; the agency also announced a $40,000 Bader Philanthropies award to support maintenance of healing spaces.

Representatives of the Neighborhood Improvement Development Corporation (NIDC) briefed the committee on the 2024 Healthy Neighborhoods Initiative and goals for 2025.

NIDC staff described the CIP (Community Improvement Projects) grant structure: the first $1,000 of an eligible CIP award is reimbursed to applicants and the program can match up to $4,000 of eligible expenses; site-activation grants of $500 support programming at designated "healing spaces." NIDC reported they supported 14 CIP projects across 14 aldermanic districts, expanded partnerships (noted in the presentation as 52 partnerships), and cited "78,275" in approved grants or projects (transcript terminology). The organization said leverage from partners was significant and offered to provide a follow-up with specific leverage numbers.

NIDC also announced a $40,000 grant from Bader Philanthropies dedicated to maintenance of healing spaces, covering 10 of the 15 healing spaces and extending support through 2026 and 2027. Staff said they were increasing collaboration with other city offices and promoted upcoming community activation events at Polonia Peace Park and MLK Peace Park.

Committee members asked about bilingual materials for near–South Side outreach; NIDC confirmed a bilingual flyer was available and that they would circulate media advisories and social posts.