The City of Gaithersburg is seeking applications for the Frederick J. Felton Neighborhood Matching Grant Program to provide an incentive for neighborhood organizations to improve their communities by awarding dollar-for-dollar matching grants of up to $5,000.
Donor Name: City of Gaithersburg
State: Maryland
City: Gaithersburg
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 05/13/2022
Grants Size: $5,000
Details:
- This program helps neighborhood associations make improvements in their communities by providing dollar-for-dollar matching grants.
- The program is available to all homeowners associations, condominium associations, citizen associations, or any group that represents a majority of the residents in any given neighborhood.
- Grants will be considered for new projects such as lighting, installation of landscaping, tot lots, entrance features, other physical improvements, or neighborhood events. Additionally, grants may be considered to assist with the cost of consulting or engineering studies for major community improvements or for the cost of community building programs. With the exception of community identification signs and fencing, grants will not be awarded for replacement of existing features or routine maintenance. Grants may not be awarded retroactively for projects that are underway or already completed.
- Communities will be required to match dollar-for-dollar the amount of the grant. For the purpose of the communities’ match, in-kind donations and the value of volunteer labor will be considered.
Funding Information
The maximum grant(s) to any community may not exceed a combined total of $5,000 for any fiscal year.
Eligibility Criteria
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.
For more information, visit City of Gaithersburg.
