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Community-Led Projects Across Seattle Receive Nearly $1 Million Through Neighborhood Matching Fund 

June 23, 2026

Twenty-two community-led projects across Seattle are receiving nearly $1 million through the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF), helping residents bring their ideas to life through neighborhood improvements, cultural celebrations, youth programs, and community-building initiatives. “When neighbors come together to improve a park, organize a cultural festival, create opportunities for… [ Keep reading ]

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Have We Met? Joselynn Tokashiki, manager of The Heron’s Nest, a Food Equity Fund Project

May 14, 2026

We recently connected with Joselynn Tokashiki, manager of the Heron’s Nest, to learn about the project, how it has been supported by the Food Equity Fund, and the important role food plays in building community and connecting to the land. About Heron’s Nest The Heron’s Nest is a 3.56-acre land care project and community hub in the West Duwamish Greenbelt that preserves… [ Keep reading ]

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Have We Met? Karen Ko, Seattle Sensory Garden, Neighborhood Matching Fund Project

April 30, 2026

We connected with Karen Ko, a Lions Club member and coordinator for the Seattle Sensory Garden, a project supported by the Neighborhood Matching Fund to learn about the origins of the garden, how Small Sparks grants aided the process, and why community-led projects are so important right now. Can you… [ Keep reading ]

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Turn Curiosity into Civic Power: Get Up to $5,000 for Community-Led Projects 

April 9, 2026

What if understanding how city government works felt less like decoding a maze and more like unlocking a door? The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is opening that door with funding to support community-led projects that help people learn how to engage with local government and use their voice to shape… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle’s Food Equity Starter Fund Grant Now Accepting Applications 

April 7, 2026

Right now, across Seattle, something powerful is happening in kitchens, community centers, and gardens you won’t find on a map. Neighbors are building networks of care that make sure no one has to wonder where their next meal is coming from. This is what a just and vibrant food system looks like, not as… [ Keep reading ]

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The Food Equity Fund Helps Small, Community Organizations Advance Food Justice through Starter Fund Investments 

April 3, 2026

The Food Equity Fund (FEF), managed by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON), supports projects that address food insecurity and promote health and wellbeing across Seattle’s neighborhoods. In 2025, the FEF Starter Fund awarded a total of $275,000 to 11 diverse community organizations dedicated to improving access to nutritious, culturally relevant food.   The… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Awards 2026 Technology Matching Fund Grants to Organizations Addressing Digital Inequalities 

March 20, 2026

The City of Seattle announces the 2026 recipients of its annual Technology Matching Fund (TMF) grants. This year, eleven community organizations will share $455,000 in funding to provide programs and services that help Seattle residents overcome barriers to accessing and using technology. The TMF program is a partnership between the City of Seattle and community organizations improving digital literacy… [ Keep reading ]

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For 35 Years, Neighbors Have Shaped Seattle. This Year DON Celebrates Them

February 12, 2026

For 35 years, the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods (DON) has helped neighbors turn connection into action by supporting community-led projects, building local leadership, and bringing people together across the city. In 2026, DON celebrates this milestone with a year-long 35th Anniversary celebration, launching on Neighbor Day Saturday, May 2, 2026, through Neighbor Day on May 8,… [ Keep reading ]

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Bring Your Community Together: Small Sparks Grants Available to Support Community Events

January 23, 2026

Rooted in Roosevelt community celebration As any non-profit, community organization, or motivated group of neighbors know, a little bit can go a long way. That is certainly the case when it comes to the Small Sparks Fund grants. Part of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, Small Sparks provides grants to $5,000… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle Invites Neighbors to Create Their Own World Cup Moments

January 21, 2026

Three City grant programs open door for community-led arts, culture, and recreation events across every neighborhood. When the world comes to Seattle for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the biggest moments will not only happen inside the stadium. They will happen on neighborhood streets, in community centers, at pop-up performances,… [ Keep reading ]

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