Neighborhood Project Matching Grant

Contact Information
Rhemy King
Neighborhood Program Coordinator
Renton, WA 98057

Overview

The Neighborhood Project Matching Grant is designed to bring neighbors together, promote positive communication between residents and City government, build the organizational capacity of recognized neighborhoods, and encourage a physical improvement that encompasses and benefits a larger area of a neighborhood. Renton neighborhoods that are a part of the City of Renton Neighborhood Program are eligible to receive funding from the City of Renton Neighborhood Program for neighborhood projects. To receive funding, neighborhood organizations need to complete and submit an application that demonstrates their ability to organize and manage a neighborhood project. Projects suitable to receive funding must cost no more than $5,000. 

Grant Eligibility

Neighborhood Grant funding is awarded to:

  • Neighborhood Organizations and Community Areas that draw membership from a commonly recognized geographic neighborhood in the City of Renton and have been officially recognized as such by the City.

Potential Projects

Neighborhoods have utilized the matching rant for a variety of community-building events and projects! Examples include:

  • Neighborhood clean-ups
  • Block parties 
  • Movie nights
  • Community workshops
  • Community gardens

See previous projects neighborhoods have completed here

How to Apply

Ready to apply? Find and complete the Matching Grant Application

Applications can be submitted via the permitting portal

Find instructions for navigating the permitting portal process here. If you have any additional questions or need assistance submitting an application, please contact the Neighborhood Program Coordinator at (425) 430-6595, or email [email protected].

Additional Forms and Resources:

Neighborhood Grant Budget & Match Contribution Workbook

After your grant application has been approved, you will need to create a workbook with tabs to create an estimated expenditure and log volunteer hours. This is considered a working document with the understanding that your project estimates can change prior to the start of the project.

Once the project has been completed, please update the workbook and submit it with your final grant report and financial documentation.

Example Workbook

Neighborhood Vendor Setup Form

The City of Renton requires all neighborhood organizations register as an approved vendor prior to receiving a grant reimbursement. You will need to submit a completed W-9 form, Vendor Setup Form, and a voided check if planning to apply for direct deposit.

W-9 Form
City of Renton Vendor Setup Form

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