Neighborhood Island Grant

Step 1.Understand Eligibility

• Pick an island. 
  View Neighborhood Islands(PDF, 28MB)
•  Make sure the plants are eligible for reimbursement.
  Pre-approved Plant List(PDF, 61KB)
• The Public Works director will determine the eligibility of materials not listed.
• Applicants don't have to live in the same neighborhood as the island.
• Applicants can apply for more than one island.
• Only one grant awarded per island each year.
• Applicant assumes all liability during the grant term.

Step 2.Apply

Apply Online

Application may also be submitted by email or mailed to Public Works, 6901 Knox St., Merriam, KS 66203.

Download Application(PDF, 198KB)

Application must be approved before you start improvements.

Step 3.Make Improvements

• Install all reimbursable plants and materials by June 15.
• Continue maintenance through August 31.

Step 4.Get Reimbursed

The City will reimburse grant recipients after receiving at least $100 in receipts for plants and materials for completed projects. No more than $500 will be reimbursed. All receipts should be submitted at the same time. Water and labor aren't reimbursable. 

City staff will complete a final inspection of the neighborhood island improvements. 

Recipient must complete a W-9 for the City to process the reimbursement check.