NIDC Community Improvement Project (CIP) Grant

City of Milwaukee / NIDC

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Listed amount: Up to $4,000 (first $1,000 no match required)

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About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs NIDC Community Improvement Project (CIP) Grant in its Milwaukee, WI research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

Match grants for community groups, leaders, and organizations for neighborhood beautification projects. First $1,000 requires no match; remaining up to $3,000 requires dollar-for-dollar match. Must stimulate resident engagement in a small geographic area. Applicants must attend a one-hour informational session.

Community/neighborhood project; attendance at info session required

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Other published resources for Milwaukee, WI, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:

STRONG Homes Loan Program Up to $25,000
TIN Home Rehabilitation Loan Up to $40,000 total ($15,000 forgivable)
TIN Down Payment Grant Up to $7,000 (CDBG area) or $5,000
Neighborhood Improvement Project (NIP) Up to $24,500 (free, forgivable loan)

Key Details

First $1,000 with no match required
Dollar-for-dollar match for amounts over $1,000 up to $4,000
Applications due 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month
Must attend one-hour informational session before applying
Covers neighborhood beautification and engagement projects

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Documents you will likely need

Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).

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Program phone: 414-286-5682

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Deadline: Biweekly, 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10am

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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for NIDC Community Improvement Project (CIP) Grant in Milwaukee, WI?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $4,000 (first $1,000 no match required). Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for NIDC Community Improvement Project (CIP) Grant in Milwaukee?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It also carries a no-income-limit tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for NIDC Community Improvement Project (CIP) Grant in Milwaukee, WI?

Confirm the application route directly with City of Milwaukee / NIDC; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 414-286-5682. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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