The City of Ocoee is currently accepting application for its Neighborhood Matching Grant Program.
Donor Name: City of Ocoee
State: Florida
City: Ocoee
Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants
Deadline: 03/15/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
The goal of the grant program is to assist residents with making improvements to their neighborhoods.
Funding Information
- There is $28,000 available and the maximum grant award is $2,000.
- Projects must be completed within six months.
Eligible Projects
A project must fit into one of the following categories:
- Entry Beautification and Identification
- Open Space and Common Area Enhancements
- Security and Safety Improvements
Eligibility Criteria
- Homeowner Associations (HOA) and Non-HOA neighborhoods may apply as long as they can demonstrate that their project provides a benefit to the community. These neighborhoods must be located within the Ocoee city limits.
- Homeowner Associations and Non-HOA’s may only apply for grant funds every other year.
- The City will award up to $2,000 for eligible projects. This is a 50% matching grant. Therefore, if the applicant’s total project cost is $4,000, the City will reimburse the HOA or Non-HOA $2,000. If the project cost is $2,000, then the City will reimburse the HOA $1,000. The applicant/group will need to provide three (3) quotes for each project.
- The City will reimburse the applicant for the work that is completed based on the actual project costs. Reimbursement will be based on proof of purchase for materials and/or paid invoices from a vendor. If the actual project costs exceed the amount listed on the application, the applicant must pay the difference. If the actual project cost is less than the amount listed on the application, the City will only reimburse for half of the actual costs incurred, up to $2,000.
For more information, visit City of Ocoee.
