The Neighborhood Project Matching Grant Program provides matching grants, of up to $3,000, to neighborhood groups interested in building strong relationships around a community-driven beautification project and supports the City’s strategic focus on Community Pride.
Donor Name: City of Largo
State: Florida
City: Largo
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: Ongoing
Size of the Grant: up to $3,000
Details:
Successful projects will:
- result in an enhancement to the neighborhood’s identity
- enlist community participation and foster a sense of community pride
- be visible to the general public
- be a project that can be permitted by City regulations.
The program requires a match for requested funds which can be met with cash, in-kind donations and/or volunteer hours. Grant applications are reviewed by a 3-person staff committee and are awarded based on how closely they align to the City’s Strategic Plan focus areas of Public Safety, Community Pride and Sustainability.
Funding Information
Reimbursement is available for the cost of pre-approved projects up to a maximum of $3,000 and must include matching or in-kind funds.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grants are open to neighborhood associations, voluntary or mandatory homeowner’s associations, civic groups or registered crime watch groups in the City of Largo. If the project requires a permit, a licensed contractor must be used. Projects previously completed outside of this grant are not eligible for reimbursement.
- Eligible projects include physical improvements such as landscaping, entryway signs, fencing, walkways, fountains and architectural, energy-saving lighting in a common area or neighborhood entryway.
For more information, visit City of Largo.