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Neighborhood Matching Fund 2009 Neighborhood Matching Fund Mid-year Changes The Department of Neighborhoods is proud of our service to the Seattle community and our support of the neighborhood members as they work together to improve their quality of life. For twenty years our Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) has made a significant impact on shaping the face of Seattle by supporting self-help projects and volunteerism in the community. The reality of the current national economic downturn has impacted the City’s revenues and forced mid-year reductions to the 2009 budgets. Despite these economic challenges, the city has preserved project funding for communities under the Neighborhood Matching Fund program. So as to maintain this commitment to the community, the Department of Neighborhoods is making a reduction in its administration, staffing and operations. To manage these reductions, we have made changes to the program which is outlined below. Key program changes effective immediately: Small & Simple including Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative Projects Small and Simple project proposals under Seattle Youth Violence Prevention Initiative (SYVPI) will also be due Monday, August 31, at 5 p.m. Click here for the SYVPI filter. Remember – to make things easier, you can now submit your applications via email OR in hard copy! We will be holding two technical workshops for community groups interested in applying to NMF. Please join us at one of these workshops learn more about the Fund, ask questions, and have a project manager review draft proposals. Saturday, July 25 Monday, August 3 Large Projects Tree Fund Outreach Fund and Small Sparks Fund Volunteer Opportunities NMF Listserv To subscribe, follow this link to get started. As we continue to simplify and make the NMF program more accessible, we thank you for your support, feedback and suggestions. If you have additional questions about the NMF program changes, please contact SuJ’n Chon, Program Manager at 206-615-1600. 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." 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 12 months or less. 3. The Tree Fund: This fund is currently under re-development. Details to come shortly! 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. 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 2008 NMF Awards by District 2008 Large Project Fund Awards |
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