Block Party Grant

Step 1.Understand the Guidelines

• Each grant will reimburse eligible expenses up to $300
• Eligible expenses include: food, paper goods, door prizes, and performers
• Ineligible expense include: alcohol, play equipment, gift cards, tent rental, stages and/or risers
• Neighborhoods may receive one block party grant per party, and two block party grants each year
• Host or sponsor agrees to allow all residents in neighborhood to participate in the block party
• The block party must occur in a residential neighborhood and be organized by a resident in that respective neighborhood
• The host/sponsor of the block party assumes full responsibility for cleanup

Step 2.Submit Application

The City accepts applications from April 5 – Nov. 2, 2026. The City must approve the block party application prior to the party.

Apply Online

The City of Merriam reserves the right to deny any block party application.

Step 3.Get Approved

You'll get an email when the Block Party is approved. You'll get a second email from City staff if you requested grant funding for your party. 

Step 4.Submit Receipts

The City will reimburse grant recipients after receiving receipts for eligible Block Party Grant expenses. All receipts should be submitted at the same time. 

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