Build awareness in your community

Ever wanted to be more involved in your community? I’m not talking about running for office or getting into politics but on a small neighborhood level. There are a ton of things you can do to unite your community and I want to share them with you. Not only do I have a bunch of ideas for you but I’m also going to share with you a little secret on how you can get funding for these neighborhood activities.
You can get involved in your community in many ways. There are many programs that can help build your community like crime prevention, disaster planning, and safety training. All of these programs can be implemented in your neighborhood to help bring people together and avoid serious problems. To get started the Federal Government issues grants to applicants so that these programs can get off the ground. So if you have ever been curious about starting any of these programs but didn’t know how to get started now you can.
Crime prevention like neighborhood watch programs can be implemented in your neighborhood to stop crime. With crime prevention grants from the government you can purchase items that educate and raise awareness of crime prevention and safety, with the goal of deterring crime. At community events or community meetings you can educate and organize people to deter crime. These grants usually range from $500 – $1000 per year.
Disaster planning grants can be used to prepare people for emergencies and to raise awareness. You can use the government funding to organize meetings and teach first aid safety or setup rally points during natural disasters. You might include training workshops to parents so that they can provide for and take care of their families during these disasters. Teaching people about personal food storage is also important and helps save lives during disasters. Training on these issues would be a great way to build your community.
Safety training workshops can also be very useful in your community. Anything from bike safety, fire safety, self-defense classes, swimming lessons, etc can help build a community and avoid accidents. These programs help protect citizens and increase their capability to handle situations that pose a threat to the health and safety of their neighbors. Often times a specialist will be needed to train community members. Government grant money can help fund these training programs so that community members don’t have to pay.
There are many places to look for these grants. The best place to start looking would the internet. One site that offers a free CD with a list of government grants can be found at http://www.grantgenerator.com. They will help you locate the grant you need and even help with the application process. These grants are usually on a first come first serve basis, so it is important to get going on these right away. The money is usually funded within a week or so which means you don’t have to wait long to get going. Don’t wait any longer! Get your community united together through any of these programs and let the government help you pay for them.