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.
| Fund Details | Community Partnership Fund |
|---|---|
| Awards | Up to $50,000 |
| Application Deadlines |
2026 Round One 2026 Round Two Sep. 8, 2026, 5:00pm - application deadline |
| Notice of Decisions | Within ten weeks |
| Contracts with City |
Within six weeks from award notification date |
| Fund Details | Small Sparks Fund |
|---|---|
| Awards | Up to $5,000 |
| Application Deadlines |
Accepted on a rolling basis as long as budget is available or until October 30, 2026 at 5pm. Applications must be |
| Notice of Decisions | Within six weeks |
| Contracts with City |
Within four weeks from award notification date |
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 below. Questions and answers here from the workshop are available as well.
Workshop #1: Thursday July 16, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Join by phone: (206) 207-1700
- Access Code 2497 751 3424 Password 2026
Workshop #2: Friday, July 24, 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- Join by phone: (206) 207-1700
- Access code: 2494 568 0099 Password 2026
Workshop #3: Wednesday August 12, 6 p.m.- 7:30 p.m.
- Join by phone: (206) 207-1700
- Access code: 2499 054 6643 Password: 2026