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. Grant funds can only be used for projects that benefit the entire neighborhood and allow all residents the opportunity to participate.
Donor Name: City of Orlando
State:
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Matching Grants
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/25/2026
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
Awards ranging from $500 to $5,000.
Eligible Projects
- Creating neighborhood gardens, food forests or pollination pathways
- Restoring local ecosystems
- Reducing waste production and source reduction or increase recycling and composting
- Water and energy efficiency and conservation
- Water quality protection
- Reducing potable water use through efficiency measures, native landscaping or rainwater harvesting
- Installing rain sensors to prevent watering during rainy weather
- Events where community members can learn about energy efficiency, pollution reduction and sustainable practices
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
- Neighborhood crime prevention and safety
- Sustainability 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.
