Sustaining Ann Arbor Together (SA2T) Neighborhood Grant Program

Sustaining Ann Arbor Together (SA2T) Neighborhood Grant Program is sponsored by City of Ann Arbor. This program promotes and resources community-based activities supporting the City's sustainability and climate action goals, helping neighborhood groups develop and complete small-scale improvement projects on public property.

Community Grants | City of Ann Arbor Sustaining Ann Arbor Together (SA 2 T) Neighborhood Grant Program​​ The Sustaining Ann Arbor Together (SA 2 T) neighborhood grant program promotes and resources community-based activities in support of the City's sustainability and climate action goals. The Office of Sustainability and Innovation ​under the City Administrator, has the primary responsibility for the SA 2 T program.

SA 2 T helps neighborhood groups develop, resource, and complete small-scale improvement projects in the city's rights-of-way or on publicly owned property, including Ann Arbor Public School property. The targeted grant amount is less than $10,000 (excluding neighborhood contributions); however, the city will accept applications for larger projects on a case-by-case basis. The total annual grant program funding is $100,000.

The average grant takes 6-8 weeks for review and approval.

Examples of past projects Repurposing old bikes with in-need community members Conducting baseline energy and water assessment of all commercial buildings in 2030 District Capacity Building and Job Corps Training A job corps training program for at-risk young adults Solar Power Curriculum for K-8 Solar curriculum development for K-8 and a solar installation A-Z Recycling Guide Becomes Zero Waste Guide Development of a zero-waste guide and accompanying website Installation of new, natural paly area at a local elementary school Recuperative Care and Housing Crisis Stabilization Specialized Shelter Programs Equipment and supplies to operate Recuperative Care programs and offer a welcoming temporary shelter that fits clients' needs.

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County ​30-Day Plant-Based Pledge Support residents with being plant-forward for 30 days Cultivating Action Through Responsible Education (C. A. R.

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for Climate ​Support youth leadership around climate ​Avalon Housing Pollinator Plantings ​Plant up to 20 pollinator habitat beds at multiple housing sites ​Pilot a weeklong, zero waste challenge with Ann Arbor residents ​Supplies to support more people with birding and natural system conservation ​Washtenaw Audubon Society ​Demonstration of Carbon-Sequestered Bendable Concrete Sidewalk ​​Demonstration at Leslie Science and Nature Center of Carbon-Sequestered Bendable Concrete Sidewalk ​University of Michigan and Leslie Science and Nature Center Applicants must have a “responsible entity" to apply for funds, meaning one of the following: A neighborhood association (registered with the Planning Services Area); Nonprofit entity registered with the State of Michigan Interested candidates can submit their SA 2 T grant application online .

Information that will be requested include: Part 1: Contact Information Name of sponsoring organization (“responsible entity") Name of individuals authorized to sign contracts and grant applications on behalf of organization Part 2: Project Information Project name, description, and location Estimated total project costs Documents of approval from the owners of the property Part 3: Sustainability Information Statement of how the project will advance the Sustainability Framework Goals Part 4: Grant Information Statement describing project “deliverables" and how results will be measured Project timeline and completion date Description of any other sources of project funding, including the cost-sharing proposal Statement of how project will be maintained and funded in the future Completed and signed application form Any additional attachments The City will review applications on a rolling basis.

Applications not accepted for a grant will be considered in future funding cycles unless otherwise noted. If a decision is made to fund your grant, a member of the review committee will be in touch with a grant agreement and other forms needing signature. The City will also work with you to schedule an announcement of your award.

If you're ready to apply, start your application now. ​ ​City staff will review online applications to ensure they meet the intent and requirements of the program. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis, pending availability of funds.

City staff will not prepare grant applications for applicants. If you have questions about the viability of a potential project, please contact Missy Stults ( mstults@a2gov. org​ ).

​ 301 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Sustainability and Innovations Director