The Neighborhood Matching Fund, a program of Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, is hosting five workshops for those interested in applying to the Large Projects Fund this May. The Large Projects Fund provides 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.

Each 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. Workshop dates and locations are as follows:

Tuesday, February 23, 6 – 8 p.m.

Miller Community Center, 330 19^th Ave E

Thursday, March 10, 6 – 8 p.m.

Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW

Tuesday, March 15, 6 – 8 p.m.

The 2100 Building, 2100 24^th Ave S

Thursday, March 24, 6 – 8 p.m.

Bitter Lake Community Center, 13035 Linden Ave N

Wednesday, April 6, 6 – 8.p.m.

Laurelhurst Community Center, 4554 NE 41^st St.

To attend a workshop, RSVP at surveymonkey.com/r/Largeprojects2016 or call us at 206-733-9916. The deadline for the Large Projects Fund is May 2 at 5:00 p.m. To learn more, visit seattle.gov/neighborhoods/neighborhood-matching-fund/large-projects-fund.

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.