Mayors’ Partnership for Progress
Prequalified Planner, Prequalified Grant Writer, & ACGP Project Manager
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Neighborhood Strategies is one of a select number of prequalified planning firms for Mayors’ Partnership for Progress (MPP). We are proud to partner with MPP in its mission to unite community leaders and planners across the Appalachian region, sharing resources, insights, and innovative solutions to address challenges and improve residents’ quality of life. As a fiscal agent, MPP supports projects in over 204 communities across 25 Ohio counties.
2023 - Present
Locations Served
Over 20 communities in Appalachian Ohio
Expertise
Community Engagement
Project Management
Zoning
Redevelopment Plans
Comprehensive Planning
Land Reuse Assessments
Grant Writing
GIS Mapping
Government Relations
Placemaking
Advocacy
Economic Development
Management of Appalachian Community Grant Program Projects
As a project manager for Appalachian Community Grant Program (ACGP) initiatives, our firm supported over 20 communities through the grant process. We provided regular updates to commissioners, community leaders, and stakeholders, guided applicants through Ohio Department of Development grant procedures, vetted projects for ACGP and ARPA fund eligibility, advocated for project inclusion in applications, and acted as a liaison with state agencies.
Supporting Communities as a Prequalified Planner & Grant Writer
Neighborhood Strategies is dedicated to advancing Ohio’s Appalachian communities through services including zoning, comprehensive planning, community engagement, redevelopment strategies, land reuse assessments, GIS mapping, placemaking, and economic development to drive sustainable growth and revitalization. We assist communities with a wide range of funding strategies, from grant writing and funding research to expert guidance on the grant submission process and post-award reporting. We ensure alignment with eligibility requirements, help identify funding opportunities, and advocate for projects to increase their chances of securing financial support.