Neighborhood Matching Fund
The City of Seattle's Neighborhood Matching Fund supports community-led projects that advance science, education, and public benefit through collaborative neighborhood initiatives.
Funder: City of Seattle
Due Dates: September 8, 2026 (Community Partnership Fund) | October 30, 2026 (Small Sparks Fund, rolling until this date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 (Community Partnership Fund); up to $5,000 (Small Sparks Fund); reimbursement-based awards; project duration: up to 1 year (CPF), 6 months (Small Sparks)
Summary: Supports community-driven projects in Seattle neighborhoods, requiring a community match of volunteer time, materials, or cash.
Key Information: All applications must be submitted through the Fluxx system; only one project can be funded at a time per group.
Description
The Neighborhood Matching Fund, administered by the City of Seattle, provides financial support for neighborhood projects conceived and implemented by local community members. The program aims to strengthen community connections and improve neighborhood spaces by requiring funded projects to be matched with community contributions such as volunteer hours, donated materials, in-kind professional services, or cash. Two funding streams are available: the Community Partnership Fund (for larger projects) and the Small Sparks Fund (for smaller, quick-turnaround projects). Projects must demonstrate public benefit, be located within Seattle city limits, and be free and open to the public.
