On Friday, August 12, Community Development staff partnered with Eureka College student-athletes for a community cleanup in the East Bluff. Over 100 student-athletes joined staff as we scoured alleyways and curblines for litter and debris. Students learned about public service and potential career paths in local government and law enforcement.
Applications for Violence Prevention Funding Now Available $700,000 of funding is available to local agencies implementing evidence-based programs The city of Peoria has received funding through the American Rescue Plan for Violence Prevention programming. Applications are now open and will close at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 9th. This grant provides funding for programming [...]
The application period for 2023 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services funding opened at 8:00 AM on Monday, July 25th, and closes at 2:00 PM on Friday, September 2nd. This funding is available to not-for-profits, 501(c)3 organizations, and government agencies to provide services to low and moderate-income persons. Each organization will be limited to one [...]
The City of Peoria Community Development Department is hosting its annual Great Neighbor Appreciation Week from July 16th to July 22nd. A weeklong celebration of community members who go above and beyond for their neighborhood. Community members, community groups, and businesses across Peoria are invited to celebrate at a giant, citywide clean-up on Saturday, [...]
On Tuesday, June 7th from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, the Community Development Department is inviting neighbors for Coffee with Code. The event will be held at the Peoria Public Library- Main Branch at 107 NE Monroe St in the lower-level auditorium. Coffee with Code gives residents and community members the opportunity to meet their [...]
As the weather warms and grass begins to grow, the Code Enforcement Division of the Community Development Department is encouraging residents to develop a maintenance plan for yard work and property maintenance issues. A comprehensive environmental property maintenance plan should address grass, weeds, litter and debris, yard waste, and inoperable vehicles. Grass and weeds [...]
