The City of Gaithersburg is now accepting applications for funding under the Fiscal Year 2026 Frederick J. Felton Neighborhood Matching Grant program.
Donor Name: City of Gaithersburg
State: Neighborhood
City: Gaithersburg
Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants
Deadline: 05/13/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The program provides an incentive for neighborhood organizations to improve their communities by awarding dollar-for-dollar matching grants of up to $5,000.
The Neighborhood groups and associations have used these funds for such things as sidewalk enhancement, lighting upgrades, signage, fence replacement, parking lot enhancements, community block parties, and even neighborhood birdhouses.
The Equity Enhancement subprogram is available only to homeowners associations, condominium associations, citizen associations, or any group that represents a majority of the residents in any given neighborhood located in an Equity Emphasis Area (EEA). Please consult the EEA Neighborhood map to determine if your community is located within an EEA.
Grant Period
Projects implemented and/or expenses incurred prior to the start of the performance period (July 1 – May 31).
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all homeowner associations, condominium associations, citizen associations or any group that represents a majority of residents in any given neighborhood, the dollar-for dollar matching grant:
Eligible Expenses
Repairs/maintenance would be considered for:
- private sidewalks
- fences
- light fixtures
- hazardous tree removals
- private roadway repair/paving (potholes)
- drainage/erosion issues
- parking lot striping.
Ineligible Expenses
- Annuals (plants/flowers/shrubs)
- Watering of plants
- Tree removal, pruning, or stump grinding Routine maintenance and/or repair work
- Events, activities, programs, and/or services usually included in the organization’s regular budget
- Operating expenses, including salaries and stipends.
For more information, visit City of Gaithersburg.
