Neighborhood Matching Grants Program

The Neighborhood Matching Grant (NMG) program is open to recognized neighborhood organizations to facilitate neighborhood self-improvement. City Council sets aside $30,000 each fiscal year for the program. The city’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Grants up to $3,000 are competitively awarded to eligible recipients for projects that enhance and strengthen the neighborhood. All projects are initiated, planned and implemented by the recognized neighborhood organization. 

Applications for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 are now open. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. to the Community Outreach Coordinator. Call 704-920-5298 with questions or comments about the Neighborhood Matching Grant.

HOW MUCH FUNDING IS AVAILABLE?

The maximum award is $3,000 per neighborhood organization. Neighborhoods may apply for any amount not to exceed $3,000. The value of the neighborhood’s contribution must be equal to or greater than the amount awarded.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Any formally recognized neighborhood organization that has been in the City of Concord’s Recognized Neighborhood Program for at least one year. NMG awards are not made to individual persons, or applicants who have failed to successfully carry out NMG projects funded in the preceding year(s). Eligible recognized neighborhood organizations should carefully read the program policy for full requirements.  

Note: Recognized neighborhoods that are inactive and considered in “dormant” status are not eligible for Neighborhood Matching Grant funds until they fulfill the criteria for reactivation. 

WHAT TYPES OF PROJECTS ARE ELIGIBLE?

There is no specific list of eligible projects, however, examples of projects include, landscaping, sign toppers or entrance signs, new recreational amenities, or neighborhood watch activities.

All projects must demonstrate the capacity to benefit the entire neighborhood, and must address a neighborhood issue or need in one of four categories are eligible for funding:

  1. Physical Improvement Projects

  2. Neighborhood Identity Projects

  3. Community building events

  4. Public Safety

Funded projects should:

  1. Be completed in twelve months or less.

  2. Provide a public, neighborhood benefit.

  3. Comply with City regulations and permits in effect at the time of application.

  4. Occur within the boundaries of the neighborhood or public property or common property owned by a neighborhood organization.

  5. Be endorsed by the neighborhood organization.

  6. Projects in the public right-of-way must submit an encroachment agreement along with supporting documents.

Access the current Neighborhood Matching Grant Application Applications are currently being accepted. All submissions are due by May 31, 2023 by 5:00 p.m. to the Community Outreach Coordinator. Application submission details are included within the application. 


CONCORD CITY COUNCIL AWARDS FY 2021/2022 NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING GRANTS

On Thursday, June 9, 2022 Concord City Council awarded $30,000 in Neighborhood Matching Grant funds to the following recognized neighborhoods:

  1. Bedford Farms for their Neighborhood Trail Project;
  2. Brookvue for their Playground Expansion and Tree Installation Project;
  3. Morris Glen for their Basketball Court Repairs and Skim Coating Project;
  4. Christenbury for their Entrance Beautification Project;
  5. Fairway Ridge for the second phase of their Street Sign Replacement Project;
  6. Hallstead for their Common Area Border Improvement Project;
  7. Highland Creek for their their Pet Waste Stations Project;
  8. Moss Creek for their Picnic Tables Project;
  9. Park View Estates for their Pool Enhancement project;
  10. Winding Walk for their Rotating Speed Signs Project.

FY23 Grantee List

FY22 Grantee List

FY21 Grantee List

FY20 Grantee List