The Community Empowerment Matching Grant Program helps neighbors work together to accomplish common goals that support the overall health, vitality, and inclusivity of the place they call home.
Donor Name: City of Rockville
State: Maryland
City: Rockville
Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants
Deadline: 12/05/2025
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The City of Rockville offers these grants to neighbors and organizations willing to match funding through cash, in-kind donations, or volunteer hours.
Objectives
The Community Empowerment Matching Grant Program has three primary objectives. Grant applications may address any or all of the objectives, and no single objective is prioritized over the others for funding. The objectives are:
- Building community: Funds may be used for programs or projects that promote the development or sustainability of a neighborhood association or community group. They may also support activities that promote inclusion and diversity within the Rockville community. For example, a neighborhood could host a Heritage Celebration Day to highlight the diverse cultures of its residents.
- Community improvement projects: Funds may be used to enhance shared spaces within a neighborhood or to strengthen community identity. Bonus points will be awarded if two or more neighborhoods or community groups collaborate on a project.
- Livability initiatives: Funds may be used for education and outreach efforts that strengthen social connections within a neighborhood or between multiple neighborhoods or community groups. Eligible initiatives include increasing safety, addressing neighborhood challenges or conflicts, serving low-income residents, or welcoming newcomers to Rockville.
Funding Information
Grants typically range from $500 to $1,000 and benefit those who live within Rockville city limits.
Eligibility Criteria
Successful grant recipients must designate one individual to manage the grant contracts and funds. Each group must have at least three members. If applying on behalf of an established organization, such as a homeowners association, civic association, or other community group, applicants must provide documentation of authorization. All funds provided through this grant are subject to taxes. Examples of eligible groups include:
- Neighborhood, civic, or homeowners associations
- Community groups
- Groups of neighbors
- Student groups.
For more information, visit City of Rockville.
