2026 NEIGHBOR-2-NEIGHBOR PROGRAM
Purpose
To encourage civic engagement, build stronger community ties, and promote inclusivity by offering a designated amount of reimbursement for expenses to members/friends hosting neighborhood gatherings in their homes, in support of the party and/or party candidates.
Events should promote:
Inclusion and equity
Democratic dialogue
Neighborliness
Eligibility Criteria
The host must be a DWA member or friend and a resident of the neighborhood or precinct where the event will be hold.
The goal for a neighborhood gathering is to attract Democratic or Democrat-leaning neighbors, supported by a sign-in sheet or record.
The event must be open to all Democratic or Democrat-leaning neighbors within the defined area or precinct. A list of registered Democrats in your area is available from the Yavapai County Democratic Party (928.541.0413).
The event must bo non-commercial.
Alcohol must not be sold (may be served, responsibly).
The host must submit a simple application and agree to the program provisions outlined here.
$ Amount of Support
Up to $200 per event, depending on the size and scope. A large gathering will typically qualify for more support than a small coffeo social or mootup.
Funds from DWPA must be used only for event-related expenses (examples: refreshments (non-alcoholic), flyers/invitations (including postage). activity supplies, etc.) and supported by host-provided receipts. In no case may payments function as stipends or compensation for host services, which are considered voluntary.
Application Process
Application Form: Must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the event to ashlevey@proton.me
Review: Applications will be reviewed and approved by the Political Action Committee chair, currently Feather Levey.
Fund Disbursement: Funds will be paid to the host by check, within two weeks of receipt submission.
Post-Event Requirements – Host will submit:
Short report (e.g., number of attendees, highlights, what went well, suggestions for improvement, etc.) with at least one photo for publication in DWPA newsletters, website, and/or press releases. Upon receipt, this information will be forwarded to the Communications and Political Action Chairs.
Expense receipts reflecting the amount of $ Support to be provided by DWPA, within two weeks after the event.
Limitations
Maximum of one payment per household per year.
Priority may be given to first-time applicants or areas of limited Democratic representation and/or engagement.
Total funding for all gatherings is capped per fiscal year (maximum $2000).