Neighborhood Matching Funds

The Neighborhood Matching Fund provides money to Seattle neighborhood groups and organizations for a broad array of neighborhood-initiated improvement, organizing or planning projects. A neighborhood group may be established just to undertake a project--the group does not need to be "incorporated."

Once a project is approved, the community's contribution of volunteer labor, materials, professional services, or cash will be "matched" by cash from the Neighborhood Matching Fund.

2005 to 2007 NMF Awards by District (146K PDF)

There are four different funds within the Neighborhood Matching Fund, each with its own funding parameters and application methods.

Four Opportunities:

1. The Large Project Fund: is for projects which take up to 12 months to complete and need more than $15,000 - up to $100,000.

2. The Small and Simple Projects Fund: is for projects seeking awards of $15,000 or less and can be completed in 6 months or less.

3. The Tree Fund: Neighborhood groups can apply for 10 to 40 trees for planting along residential planting strips.

4. The Neighborhood Outreach and Development Fund (including Small Sparks): Makes awards for projects that involve new people in neighborhood organizations or activities.

Funds are limited so it's a competitive program. Applications are considered during specific funding cycles and the highest rated applications are awarded funds.