Neighborhood Street Fund Program
Seattle’s Neighborhood Street Fund program funds community-proposed transportation projects that improve local streets, safety, and access, with a strong focus on equity and community engagement.
Funder: City of Seattle
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2028 (Community project idea submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $100,000–$1 million per project; program funds multiple projects per 3-year cycle with $24 million across three cycles (approx. $8M/cycle)
Summary: Empowers Seattle communities to propose and help select transportation projects improving local streets, safety, and access, with an emphasis on equity and engagement.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity—dates and process may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Neighborhood Street Fund (NSF) Program, managed by the Seattle Department of Transportation, is a recurring initiative that enables Seattle community members to propose and prioritize transportation projects within the public right-of-way. Projects can include sidewalks, crosswalks, protected bike lanes, bus stop upgrades, intersection safety improvements, stormwater enhancements, and public art. The program operates on a three-year cycle: community members submit and vote on project ideas, after which selected projects move to design and construction phases. The NSF places strong emphasis on equity, prioritizing areas with the highest need using data-driven indices and engaging with diverse community organizations to ensure inclusive participation.
