City of Grand Rapids Neighborhood Match Fund (Michigan) - fundsforNGOs

Are you a Grand Rapids resident planning a project to help reestablish community and relationships? If yes, then apply for the Neighborhood Match Fund (NMF).

Donor Name: City of Grand Rapids

State: Michigan

City: Grand Rapids

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 06/30/2023

Size of the Grant: $500 to $5,000

Details:

The Neighborhood Match Fund, also referred to as the NMF regularly awards contracts with local residents organizing projects and opportunities that bring neighbors together to learn, build relationships and celebrate community. 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.

Objectives

Resident Leadership
- Lift up resident leadership in the development and implementation of the project.
Social Justice
- Promote social justice and inclusion.
Connections
- Build stronger connections (relationships) between neighbors.
Public Benefit
- Benefit the public/community as a whole.

Funding Information

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.

Eligible Projects

Take place in the City of Grand Rapids.
Have a clear public purpose (benefits the community).
Intentionally align with NMF purpose and objectives.
Be completely free for the community to participate (No admission fees, fundraising).
Abide with all City ordinances and policies.
NOT be used to pay for salaries orwages.
NOT be used for lobbying efforts.
NOT use NMF award funds to purchase alcohol.
NOT increase cost to the City of Grand Rapids in anyway (Eg. maintenance & code compliance).
NOT financially benefit City of GR staff, City Commissioners and/or Appointed/Elected Officials.