 Since 1994, the residents of the City of Riverside have invested countless hours of time, services, materials, and money in many neighborhood improvement projects. The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program supports local grassroots projects within the 26 neighborhoods in the City of Riverside. The Matching Grant provides cash to match community contributions of volunteer labor, donated professional services or materials, or cash donations in support of neighborhood-based self-help projects. Projects are funded up $1,000 once a year to established neighborhood organizations registered with the Office of Neighborhoods.
Who may apply for the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program?
Established neighborhood organizations that are registered with the Office of Neighborhoods may apply for funding and will be processed for approval. Successful applications will only be awarded one grant per fiscal year (July through June).
What is a Neighborhood Organization?
It’s a group of residents who organize, formally or informally, to help improve the quality of life in their neighborhood. If you are interested in forming a neighborhood organization or would like to register your organization, please contact Housing and Neighborhoods at (951) 826-5195 and a staff member will assist you.
Call Housing and Neighborhoods if you need assistance
951-826-5195 |
What kinds of Neighborhood Matching Grant projects are funded? Four categories:
- Neighborhood Improvement/Beautification:
A project that creates or enhances a physical improvement in a neighborhood.
- Neighborhood Outreach:
A one-time grant that provides a membership expansion that creates, diversifies, and/or enlarges the neighborhood organization.
- Neighborhood Social Enhancement:
A one-time grant for a community building activity such as a festival or celebration, workshop/training or educational campaign.
- Neighborhood Planning:
A project that produces a plan, design, or report outlining specific actions for neighborhood that will service as a guide for future action in or changes to your neighborhood.
Funded projects should:
- Improve the health & safety of residents.
- Benefit a significant number of people or a neighborhood.
- Is resident initiated and neighborhood based
- Encourage residents to prioritize goals and collaborate on projects.
- Build community by connecting neighbors
- Neighborhood Exchange of existing skills and resources
What cannot be funded:
- Projects for programs developed and delivered by an outside organization, for example, PTA, scout groups, service clubs
- Projects for ongoing operating costs or programs
- Projects for retro-active expenses or debt retirement
- Projects that benefit only one person
When can you submit your Neighborhood Matching Grant Application?
NMG Applications will be considered on a quarterly basis in the following months: July, October, January, and April. The approval process takes approximately six to eight weeks (see NMG Checklist for deadline dates).
How do I apply for the Neighborhood Matching Grant?
- Contact Housing and Neighborhoods Division for an NMG application
- Complete NMG application, pledge form, and budget form
Call Housing and Neighborhoods if you need assistance
951-826-5195 |
Past projects funded:
- Community Garden Plant Material
- “Meeting tonight” Yard Signs
- Historic District Identification Signs
- Neighborhood Emergency Preparedness Kits
- Community-based Traffic Safety Program Materials
- Neighborhood Tree Planting/Beautification
- Membership Drive Block Party
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