Neighborhood Match Fund
Are you a Grand Rapids resident planning a project to help reestablish community and relationships? You may be eligible for funding through the Neighborhood Match Fund (NMF).
Contracts ranging from $500 to $5,000 will be awarded for Grand Rapids resident-led projects that are community focused, inclusive, and promote a deeper sense of belonging among neighbors.
Important Dates
Submit Project Idea December 1 - December 31
Decision Notification Mid-January
Meet with NMF Staff Early February
Funds Available March
Implement Project March - August
Closing Report Due August 31
Funding
The amount we award depends on the amount requested, project scope, alignment with NMF objectives and NMF balance. If awarded, you must spend the NMF dollars during the six-month contract period. You will also be required to match the amount awarded. This means for every dollar we award; you must match that amount with any combination of:
- Volunteer labor (valued at $33.49/hour)
- In-kind goods and services
- Cash donations
For example, an NMF contract for $500 could be matched with:
- $100 worth of volunteer labor
- $300 of in-kind/donated materials (e.g. food, supplies)
- $100 cash donation from a local business or from a grant
Application
Who Can Apply?
- Grand Rapids residents
- Informal resident groups (e.g. block clubs(Show info)) in Grand Rapids
- Community-based organizations located in and serving Grand Rapids
You can only have one active NMF contract at a time. All reports and paperwork are due before you can apply for a new NMF contract.
Application Guide
Learn how to apply with our step-by-step applicant guide.
English Guide(PDF, 1MB) Spanish Guide(PDF, 852KB)
We're accepting project idea applications December 1 - 31.
