Neighborhood Matching Fund
The Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) provides funding for neighborhood projects that are developed and carried out by community members. Every NMF award is matched by the community through volunteer time, donated supplies and materials, in-kind professional services, and/or cash.
NMF offers two funding opportunities: the Community Partnership Fund, which is offered twice a year with awards up to $50,000; and the Small Sparks Fund, which is offered on a rolling basis throughout most of the year with awards of up to $5,000.
Community Partnership Fund
| Fund Details | Community Partnership Fund |
|---|---|
| Awards | Up to $50,000 |
| Application Deadlines |
2026 Round One 2026 Round Two |
| Notice of Decisions | Within ten weeks |
| Contracts with City |
Within six weeks from award notification date |
Small Sparks
| Fund Details | Small Sparks Fund |
|---|---|
| Awards | Up to $5,000 |
| Application Deadlines |
Applications for Small Sparks is closed. |
| Notice of Decisions | Within six weeks |
| Contracts with City |
Within four weeks from award notification date |
Informational Workshops
Informational Workshops
Neighborhood Matching Fund hosts a series virtual workshops to assist community organizations and neighborhood groups interested in getting funding for their ideas. If you didn't attend, watch the recording. We also have questions and answers from the workshop are available as well. New workshops will be posted when we announce the 2027 calendar.