Neighborhood Matching Fund Workshops for Community Groups
Seattle Department of Neighborhoods to host three workshops on the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF)
NMF has two funds – the Small Sparks Fund and the Community Partnership Fund.
This year, NMF will award 3.2 million dollars to community-led projects. The Community Partnership Fund provides funding up to $100,000 with two more opportunities to apply in 2017. The next Community Partnership Fund deadline for applications is Monday, June 26 at 5 p.m. The Small Sparks Fund provides funding up to $5,000 per project, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Each workshop includes an overview of the program requirements and application process. Workshops are 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. RSVP at 206-733-9916 or go online to Survey Monkey. The dates and locations are:
Tuesday, April 18 – Yesler Community Center Multi-Purpose Room (917 East Yesler Way, 98122)
Wednesday, May 17 – Greenwood Senior Center (525 N 85th St, 98103)
Thursday, June 1 – Columbia City Library, Columbia Room (4721 Rainier Ave S, 98118)
Over 5,000 projects have been done since this program began in 1988. To learn more visit their website. If you have questions call 206-233-0093 or email them.