Over the years the Collister Neighborhood Association has received grants for a variety of projects (see below) including the installations of a street light, trail markers, public art, and a bus stop shelter. We’ve also received funding for website maintenance, neighborhood signs, and a pedestrian access bridge over a canal.

The Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP – formerly Neighborhood Reinvestment Grants) is a partnership between the City of Boise and City registered neighborhood associations. The program funds comprehensive neighborhood plans and capital construction projects to help enrich the lives of Boise citizens, enhance the identity and quality of life in Boise neighborhoods and encourage a strong sense of community. The program also funds mini-grants to support neighborhood communication and community-building.

Past Projects

Funded through Boise Neighborhood Reinvestment Grants or Neighborhood, more recently through Neighborhood Investment Program (NIP).

2023First Annual Collister Garden Tour. Proceeds allocated between a non-profit within the Collister Neighborhood boundary (Boise Vertical Farm) and funding future CNA projects
2022Decorative Traffic Box Wraps: 36th/Hill; State/Bloom; State/Collister; State/Ellens Ferry; State/Marketplace
201914 Neighborhood identity Sign toppers
2019Historic Research, Neighborhood Identity Kit, Sidewalk Completion, Picnic and meeting expenses, Website and email hosting
2018Update and redesign of the Collister Neighborhood Association website
2017Picnic expenses, Internet Service Provider, Email
2015Internet Service Provider, Email
2014Playground Equipment-Cynthia Mann Elementary
Portable signs
2013Electrical service for Catalpa Park
Renewal of website/email service
2012Streetlight-Lockport/Johns Landing
Picnic signs
Mailing: surveys/newsletter
2011Internet Service Provider
InterUrban Historical Sign
2010Oregon Trail Monument: installed at Pierce Park/Hill
2007Sidewalk on Eugene St. north of LDS Church to Castle Hills Park
Oregon Trail Monument: installed at Catalpa/36th St.
2006Collister Elementary School Entrance and Sidewalk
2005Pedestrian Bridge and Pathway: Holly Hill/Elmer
Neighborhood Plan
2004Neighborhood Bus Shelter: Collister/State
2003Neighborhood Plan
2002Collister Neighborhood Signs
2001Catalpa Park Public Art
1997/99Sand Creek Flume
1996Streetlights
1994/95Owens Park
1994Pedestrian Bridge