Neighborhood Matching Fund
Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund supports community-led projects that strengthen neighborhoods through collaboration, civic engagement, and evidence-based improvement initiatives.
Funder: City of Seattle
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Community Partnership Fund full application) | October 30, 2026 (Small Sparks Fund final application; rolling until this date or until budget is exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 (Community Partnership Fund) | Up to $5,000 (Small Sparks Fund); both require community match
Summary: Grants for community-driven neighborhood projects in Seattle, requiring a community match to foster engagement and improve local quality of life.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the Fluxx portal; reimbursement-based funding; projects must be within Seattle city limits.
Description
The Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) supports neighborhood projects in Seattle that are conceived and implemented by community members. The program aims to strengthen community connections, foster civic engagement, and enhance the quality of life by providing resources for projects that promote collaboration and neighborhood improvement. Every grant awarded through NMF must be matched by the community through volunteer time, donated materials, in-kind professional services, or cash.
NMF operates two primary funding streams:
- Community Partnership Fund: Larger projects, offered twice yearly.
- Small Sparks Fund: Smaller projects, available on a rolling basis.
