Charlotte East Community Partners, Inc.

C-Mail 1-15: Neighborhood Matching Grants Workshops

Jan 17, 2004

Neighborhood Matching Grants

Your neighborhood project may be eligible for funding through the City's Neighborhood Matching Grants Program. Grants up to $25,000 are awarded to eligible neighborhood and business associations for projects that will improve neighborhood appearance and public safety, increase organizational capacity, and support neighborhood educational, recreational and cultural initiatives. Funds may be matched with cash, volunteer labor or in-kind donations. Selected projects are well-designed, cost-effective, show broad neighborhood participation and collaboration, a documented need and lasting impact.

The next application deadline is Mar. 15. Representation at one of the following Pre-Application Workshops is required of all organizations applying in the March cycle:

Tues., Feb. 3, 10 & 17 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Sat., Feb. 21 9 - 11:30 a.m.

All workshops will be held at Neighborhood Development, Old City Hall building, 600 East Trade St. Program details are available at http://neighborhoods.charmeck.org. Call 704-336-2349 to find out if your organization is eligible, or to sign up for a workshop.