The Mayor’s Matching Grant (MMG) program provides funding for neighborhood projects that address neighborhood needs and improve the quality of life in City of Orlando neighborhoods.
Donor Name: City of Orlando
State: Florida
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | In-Kind
Deadline: 09/27/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The purpose of the grant program is to provide the neighborhood organization with resources to implement neighborhood enhancement projects that the neighborhood would not normally be able to fund.
Funding Information
- Grant funds are available bi-annually, with awards ranging from $500 to $5,000 that are matched dollar for dollar by the applying neighborhood organization using a combination of cash, in-kind contributions and volunteer labor. Requests may be made in increments of $500.
- Grant funds can only be used for projects that benefit the entire neighborhood and allow all residents the opportunity to participate.
Eligibility Criteria
Mayor’s Matching Grants are available to City of Orlando neighborhood, homeowner, condominium and resident associations (henceforth neighborhood organizations) whose primary purpose is neighborhood development.
In order to qualify, projects must address needs or improve the quality of life in one of the following categories:
- Physical improvements and neighborhood beautification
- Traffic Box Art projects
- Neighborhood crime prevention and safety
- Sustainability projects
- Main Street District projects
Applicants are encouraged to partner with local businesses, religious institutions, nonprofit organizations and other community resources in the planning and implementation of projects. Both mandatory and voluntary neighborhood organizations are eligible to apply.
For more information, visit City of Orlando.
