Mini-Grants

EKNA supports local initiatives through our Mini-Grant program. Proposals will be considered for funding at the EKNA general meetings each year.

Neighborhood groups and projects can apply by sending a one-page project proposal including:

  • Budget

  • Impact that EKNA funds will have on the EKNA community

  • Desired amount of funding

TO Download the mini-grant application CLICK here.

Proposals must be received via email (secretary@ekna.org) by Sunday February 15, 2026 at 5:00 PM. You will be invited to give a short presentation at General Membership meeting on Monday February 16th. Approval is based on membership vote and availability of funding. We will award three Mini-Grants of up to $500 each, and Mural City Cellars have generously offered to match our funding - so each of the three mini-grants will be up to $1,000!

Please note the following requirements for organizations that are awarded a grant:

  • Awardees must specify the name of the person or organization that will deposit the check

    • If an organization, please provide an EIN number if applicable

  • Checks must be picked up within 30 days of award

  • Checks must be deposited within 30 days of pick-up

  • There is only one award per organization per year

  • Awardees are expected to return to present their great work to the community six months after being awarded

    • We ask that you provide pictures so we can show off the great work being done in the community!

  • Awardees must abide by EKNA’s non-discrimation policy: No one may be denied membership in the association on the basis of race, creed, disability, national origin, economic status, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation or any other protected class.

Here are some examples of EKNA’s past mini-grant recipients:

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