Neighborhood Improvement Grant Program
Beginning July 1, 2007, changes have been made to the neighborhood grant program. The revised program now makes available grants of up to $2500 for the purpose of neighborhood improvement. There is no longer a match requirement. Grants are only available to registered neighborhood associations within the defined redevelopment areas and low to moderate income census tract areas. The program seeks to empower and strengthen neighborhoods while fostering an enhanced sense of community within Raleigh neighborhoods.
What is the purpose of these funds?
Funding through the Neighborhood Improvement Grant (NIG) program is designed to encourage citizens to initiate neighborhood improvement projects and programs and to encourage the involvement of citizens in neighborhoods within the corporate limits of the City of Raleigh.
Who can apply for funding? (Guidelines & Map )
Grants are available to neighborhood-based organizations including registered neighborhood and homeowners associations, and other approved neighborhood groups that are located within the defined redevelopment areas and low to moderate income census tract areas.
What kind of projects will be funded? (Eligible Projects )
Projects can be social or physical in nature (training for neighborhood capacity, youth programs, initial landscaping and initial neighborhood signage). Projects must be neighborhood specific, Web Page Design and Development for neighborhood association.
How much funding can my organization receive?
Applicants may receive up to $2,500 in grant funding. You must indicate if you have applied for or received funds from other sources. Include the source of other funding and the amount received in your grant application.
What is involved in the application process? (Process )
- The individual neighborhood associations will write a letter under the notarized signature of its Chair or President to the Community Services Director indicating their request for funds and the itemized use of funds.
- Should they be approved by the Community Services Department, the projects in question must be completed within twelve (12) months from the receipt of funds.
- Funds will not be dispersed without a tax ID number and bank account.
- The Chair or President will sign a document indicating that should funds be misused, the funds will be repaid or the neighborhood association will forfeit its right to submit future funding requests.
- In the case of physical improvements a photograph of the finished product will be forwarded to the Community Services Department.
- A quarterly progress report will be made to the Community Services Department indicating the status of the project.
How many times can my organization apply for funding?
Applicants may apply for funding any time during the application process (July 1-May 31) but may receive only one grant each fiscal year. (July 1 – June 30). However, priority will be given to new applicants.
What if my application is not approved?
All decisions are final; there is no appeal process. You may request feedback on your application and are welcome to resubmit your application again at any time during the same fiscal year period.
For More Information Contact:
Charlene Willard
Community Specialist
Community Services Department
310 West Martin Street, Suite 201
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-996-5718
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