Neighborhoods
Healthy, safe, and welcoming neighborhoods are built on the strengths and contributions of those who call the neighborhood their "home". The City provides neighborhoods with resources and support to:
- Help community members discover the assets and gifts already present in their neighborhoods
- Create opportunities to help neighbors work collectively towards a common goal
- Promote partnerships between neighbors, community organizations, and city staff
The 2026 Neighborhood Association Summit will be held at 9am on Saturday, March 7th.
The City of Corvallis recognizes neighborhood associations that meet the following minimum criteria:
Empowerment Grants help individuals and organizations work together to accomplish common goals that support the overall health, vitality and inclusivity of the place they call "home." The City of Corvallis offers these grants to applicants who can demonstrate support through cash, in-kind donation, and volunteer hours.
2026 Grant CycleApplications for the 2026 Empowerment Grant cycle will open on March 1, 2026. Please check back for a link to the grant packet and online application.
Nothing brings neighbors together quicker than a common interest and a will to solve a problem, meet a need or have some fun. The links below provide project ideas to help your neighborhood gather and make a positive change for our community.
Neighborhood associations that are recognized by the City of Corvallis are eligible to request free use of a facility owned by the City or by the Corvallis School District, once per year. Please use this form to request meeting space.
Additional information about City-owned rooms facilities is available at the following links:
The City of Corvallis encourages neighbors to gather and discuss common interests. The Community Development Department offers neighborhoods a "Meeting-in-a-Bag" to assist with these gatherings.
Please complete the form below to check-out supplies for your neighborhood meeting or event.
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