Neighborhood Island Grant

Help spruce up your neighborhood!

The City is partnering with our residents to improve common areas across Merriam. The Neighborhood Island Grant reimburses you 100% - up to $500. You can use funds to buy pre-approved plants and upkeep for one of 20 islands identified.

View Islands(PDF, 28MB)

How It Works

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

Download Application(PDF, 143KB)
Submit application by email or mail to Public Works, 6901 Knox St., Merriam, KS 66203.
No application fee.
Application must be approved before you start improvements.
Applicants must submit a W-9 to Merriam's finance department.

Step 3.Make Improvements

Install all reimbursable plant material by June 15.
Continue maintenance through August 31.

Step 4.Get Reimbursement

Reimbursement amount: at least $100; no more than $500.
Water and labor aren’t reimbursable.
Applicant provides up to $500 in receipts for installed plant material via mail or email.
City staff will complete a final inspection.
Once approved, you’ll get reimbursed.

Contact

Randy Fine

Superintendent

913-322-5578

Merriam Public Works

6901 Knox St.

Merriam, KS 66203