The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is hosting workshops for those interested in applying to the Neighborhood Matching Fund’s Large Projects Fund this May.
The Large Projects Fund awards matching funds of up to $100,000 to neighborhood groups for community-building projects. Attendance at one of the workshops is required to submit a Large Projects Fund application.
The mandatory workshop will provide an overview of the Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF), the qualities of a strong application and the review process. Neighborhood and community groups interested in the fund are invited to attend. Workshop dates and locations are as follows:
•Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Northgate Community Center (10510 Fifth Ave. N.E.);
•Thursday, Feb. 19, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Casa Latina (317 17th Ave. S.);
•Wednesday, March 18, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Northgate Community Center (10510 Fifth Ave. N.E.);
•Tuesday, April 1, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Garfield Community Center (2323 E. Cherry St.); and
•Thursday, April 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., at El Centro de la Raza (2524 16th Ave. S.).
To attend a workshop, RSVP at surveymonkey.com/s/LPFWorkshop2015 or contact at NMFund@seattle.gov or (206) 733-9916. To request child care or interpretation services, do so at least three days prior to your preferred workshop.
The deadline for the Large Projects Fund is May 4 at 5 p.m. To learn more, visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/largeproject.htm.
The Neighborhood Matching Fund Program awards matching funds for projects initiated, planned and implemented by community members. Every award is matched by a neighborhood’s contribution of volunteer labor, donated materials, in-kind professional services or cash.