Apply for the Neighborhood Match Fund (NMF)

Are you planning a community focused project? You may be eligible for a small financial contract through the Neighborhood Match Fund (NMF)! Check your eligibility and apply here.

Online

Step 1.Check your eligibility 

We're happy that you want to make your neighborhood more connected!

You're eligible to apply for NMF funding if you're a:

  • Grand Rapids resident
  • Informal resident group (e.g. block clubs)
  • Community-based grassroots organization

Your project is eligible for NMF funds if it seeks to:

  • Identify, develop and network residents
  • Build stronger connections among residents and in their neighborhoods

Step 2.Make sure we're accepting idea submissions right now

We accept project idea applications twice a year during the months of June and December. The application periods last one month each.

Step 3.Gather your information

Be prepared to tell us about your idea including a project summary, draft budget and team members. You can write it or you can create a video. If you'd like to create a video, make sure it's under 5 minutes. Be prepared to provide a link to the video (not a file upload).

Step 4.Apply online

The link will be available starting on the first day of each application month.

Apply Now

Step 5.We'll review your application

The NMF committee will review all submitted ideas. You'll get an email from us with our decision within a few weeks of the closing of our application period.

Step 6.Meet with NMF staff

If your idea is approved, we'll schedule a meeting with you to build out your proposal and complete a full NMF contract. We'll also help you fill out any other City applications related to your project.

Paper Form

Call us for instructions

We only offer this form online. You can contact us at the phone number or email address listed in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you all the information you need to submit your idea. We don't take submissions over the phone, but we'll make sure you have everything you need to apply. Our office hours are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday except public holidays. 

Phone

Call us for instructions

We only offer this form online. You can contact us at the phone number or email address listed in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you all the information you need to submit your idea. We don't take submissions over the phone, but we'll make sure you have everything you need to apply. Our office hours are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday except public holidays. 

In Person

Call us for instructions

We only offer this form online. You can contact us at the phone number or email address listed in the Contact Us section of this page. We'll get you all the information you need to submit your idea. We don't take submissions over the phone, but we'll make sure you have everything you need to apply. Our office hours are 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday through Friday except public holidays.