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Neighborhood Matching Fund Overview What's New? Important Announcement about the Small and Simple Fund: Due to staffing reductions as a result of budget cuts in 2009 and 2010, we have reduced the Small and Simple application cycles from three to two in 2010. However, the amount of funding for projects has not changed. Groups anticipating project work starting this spring or summer should apply in the January cycle. The deadline for completed project applications is January 11; awards for the January cycle will be announced in mid-March. The second cycle's deadline will be July 12; awards for the July cycle will be announced in mid-September.” Neighborhood Matching Fund Workshop Series Subscribe to NMF Listserv What Is the Neighborhood Matching Fund? Seattle’s uniqueness and quality of life is tied to strong neighborhoods and active residents. The Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) program was created in 1988 to provide neighborhood groups with City resources for community-driven projects that enhance and strengthen their own neighborhoods. All projects are initiated, planned and implemented by community members in partnership with the City. Every award is matched by neighborhoods’ or communities’ resources of volunteer labor, donated materials, donated professional services or cash. This community match is at the heart of the NMF Program. A part of the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, NMF promotes collaboration between the City and the community. Community building is core to project success: the process of bringing people together and building relationships is as important as project results. Since 1988, the Fund has awarded more than $45 million to more than 3,800 projects throughout Seattle, generated an additional $68 million of community match, and engaged more than 80,000 volunteers who have donated over 560,000 hours. There are four funds within the Neighborhood Matching Fund Program: The Neighborhood Matching Fund is open to diverse community groups from throughout Seattle. For information about eligibility for each fund, click here.
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