The Neighborhood Matching Grant (NMG) program is open to recognized neighborhood organizations to facilitate neighborhood self-improvement.
Donor Name: City of Concord
State: North Carolina
City: Concord
Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants
Deadline: 05/20/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The goal of the grant program is to facilitate neighborhood self-improvement. The program gives neighborhood organizations an incentive to raise funds, build partnerships, and cultivate volunteer and community support to complete projects that improve the neighborhood
Funding Information
Neighborhoods may apply for any amount not to exceed $3,000. The value of the neighborhood’s contribution must be equal to or greater than the amount awarded.
Grant Period
July 1 and ends on June 30.
Eligible Projects
All projects must demonstrate the capacity to benefit the entire neighborhood, and must address a neighborhood issue or need in one of four categories are eligible for funding:
- Physical Improvement Projects
- Neighborhood Identity Projects
- Community building events
- Public Safety
- Funded projects should:
- Be completed in twelve months or less.
- Provide a public, neighborhood benefit.
- Comply with City regulations and permits in effect at the time of application.
- Occur within the boundaries of the neighborhood or public property or common property owned by a neighborhood organization.
- Be endorsed by the neighborhood organization.
- Projects in the public right-of-way must submit an encroachment agreement along with supporting documents.
Eligibility Criteria
Any formally recognized neighborhood organization that has been in the City of Concord’s Recognized Neighborhood Program for at least one year. NMG awards are not made to individual persons, or applicants who have failed to successfully carry out NMG projects funded in the preceding year(s). Eligible recognized neighborhood organizations should carefully read the program policy for full requirements.
For more information, visit City of Concord.
