Neighborhood Matching Grant Application (pdf) The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program (NMGP) was established to support and empower neighborhood associations and to encourage active citizen participation. Through the NMGP, neighborhood organizations may apply for monetary assistance to support projects, actions and initiatives within their community. The NMGP is built upon the premise that people who live and work in a neighborhood are its most valuable resource and are best able to identify the needs of the community, make improvements, or devise solutions to problems. Qualified neighborhood organizations are eligible for up to $1,000 annually and must provide a match (cash or inkind) equal to the grant amount requested. Applications are accepted on quarterly bases during the fiscal year, with due dates of March 15, June 15, September 15 and December 15. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible during each fiscal year, since funding is limited. Projects will be evaluated and selected by a committee of City of Rockville staff based on the following criteria: - Community involvement
- Tangible neighborhood benefit
- Project readiness
- Neighborhood match
Projects must address one or more of the following objectives: neighborhood outreach and organizing, neighborhood preservation, neighborhood crime prevention, neighborhood planning, social events aimed at fostering a sense of community pride, and acquisition of technology or supplies that directly support an existing community program or address a specific community need. | 
