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Mayor's Matching Grant Program

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Since 1994, the City of Orlando has provided citizens and residents with the Mayor’s Matching Grant Program. This program provides grant funds to neighborhood associations, schools and non-profit organizations to plan and implement projects that address neighborhood needs, improve education, and build community pride. The Mayor and City Commissioners believe in the power and creativity of its citizens to address challenges, build community and develop relationships with fellow neighbors, community partners, and local businesses through the Mayor’s Matching Grants.

2011-2012 Mayor's Matching Grant Guidelines and Application for Schools and Non-Profit Organizations (click to open) 
Grants will be awarded to schools and non-profit organizations for projects that offer educational enhancement, academic enrichment or crime prevention and anti-violence for our City's youth.

2011-2012 Mayor's Matching Grant Guidelines and Application for Neighborhood Organizations (click to open)
Grants will be awarded to neighborhood organizations for projects that implement physical improvements or enhancements, increase public safety or provide educational and cultural opportunities that benefit neighborhood residents.

Application Workshops
Application Workshops are offered for neighborhood organizations, schools and non-profit organizations wishing to apply for a Mayor's Matching Grant.  Attendance at an application workshop is required.  At least one individual from the applying organization must attend. Workshops will review guidelines, instructions and the application process.

Please call the City of Orlando Office of Community Affairs at 407.246.2500 to reserve a seat at one of the workshops listed below:

Schools and Non-Profit Organizations:

 
Neighborhood Organizations:

Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 3 - 5 pm
Lake Nona YMCA Family Center

Thursday, August 18, 2011, 3 - 5 pm
Dr. J.B. Callahan Neighborhood Center

Saturday, August 20, 2011, 10am - 12pm
College Park Community Center

Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 3 - 5 pm
Mayor William Beardall Senior Center

Thursday, August 25, 2011, 3 - 5 pm
Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center

Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 3 - 5 pm
Dover Shores Community Center

Tuesday, August 16, 2011, 6 – 8 pm
Lake Nona YMCA Family Center

Thursday, August 18, 2011, 6- 8 pm
Dr. J.B. Callahan Neighborhood Center

Saturday, August 20, 2011, 1 - 3 pm
College Park Community Center

Tuesday, August 23, 2011, 6 - 8 pm
Mayor William Beardall Senior Center

Thursday, August 25, 2011, 6 – 8 pm
Dr. James R. Smith Neighborhood Center

Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 6 – 8 pm
Dover Shores Community Center

 

On-Line Applications
On-line applications are available to Neighborhood Organizations, Schools and Non-Profit Organizations in the form of fillable Word documents.  Complete each document and save it to your computer.  Documents may be e-mailed, delivered in person to the Office of Community Affairs, or mailed and postmarked no later than September 16, 2011

Applications may be e-mailed to the Office of Community Affairs at
mayorsmatchinggrants@cityoforlando.net.  Please include your organization's name in the subject line of the e-mail.  Be sure to attach all required documents. 

Applications may be delivered in person to the Office of Community Affairs, located on the 2nd floor of Orlando City Hall (400 South Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801).  If mailing your application, please mail to: Mayor's Matching Grant Program, City of Orlando, P.O. Box 4990, Orlando, Florida 32802-4990.  Applications must be postmarked no later than September 16, 2011.

SCHOOL AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION APPLICATION  (click to open)

Additional Forms (if necessary):

Project Plan

Volunteer Hour Pledge Form

Letter of Intent

NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION APPLICATION  (click to open)

Additional Forms (if necessary):

Project Plan

Volunteer Hour Pledge Form

Letter of Intent

Click here to view photos of current Mayor's Matching Grant recipients.

Community Affairs, City Hall 2nd Floor. 400 S. Orange Ave. PO Box 4990 Orlando Fl 32808