If your group is planning to apply to the Neighborhood Matching Fund Large Projects Fund, you must attend one of six workshops. Tonight’s workshop is being held from 6 to 8 p.m. at Casa Latina, 317 17th Ave S.
The Large Projects Fund awards matching funds of up to $100,000 to neighborhood groups for community-building projects. Attendance at one of the six workshops is required in order to submit a Large Projects Fund application.
The mandatory workshop will provide an overview of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, the qualities of a strong application, and the review process. Neighborhood and community groups interested in the fund are invited to attend. Future workshops are as follows:
Tuesday, March 10, 6 – 8 p.m.
High Point Community Center, 6920 34th Ave SW
Wednesday, March 18, 6 – 8 p.m.
Northgate Community Center, 10510 5th Ave NE
Wednesday, April 1, 6 – 8 p.m.
Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St.
Thursday, April 9, 6 – 8.p.m.
El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave S
To attend a workshop, RSVP at surveymonkey.com/s/LPFWorkshop2015 or contact us at NMFund@seattle.gov or 206-733-9916.To request childcare or interpretation services, contact us at least 3 days prior to your preferred workshop.
The deadline for the Large Projects Fund is May 4 at 5:00 p.m. To learn more, visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/largeproject.htm.
The Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF) Program awards matching funds for projects initiated, planned, and implemented by community members. Its goal is to build stronger and healthier neighborhoods through community involvement and engagement. Every award is matched by a neighborhood’s contribution of volunteer labor, donated materials, in-kind professional services, or cash.
