SunTrust has been a community partner of the Mayor's Neighborhood Matching Grants program since its inception in 1995.

Mayor’s Neighborhood Matching Grants

Project Development Guidelines

STEP ONE:

Select a community building activity that positively impacts the community and neighborhood through partnerships and volunteerism.

Choose an activity that will generate as much community support as possible and that addresses a known problem, concern or opportunity for making positive change.

STEP TWO:

Determine Resources Needed
Determine all the resources that will be required, such as professional services, equipment, materials, supplies, volunteers and services. Get at least three estimates to ensure the price is fair for the services rendered. Consider the quality and scope of the project.

STEP THREE:

Create a Project Plan
The purpose of a Project Plan is to help you map out the tasks and resources necessary to successfully complete the Mayor’s Neighborhood Matching Grant project in a timely manner. List the main tasks needed to implement and manage the project. Then put the tasks in the order they should occur and schedule them according to how long you think they will reasonably take to accomplish. Allow adequate time to publicize community participation events. Once completed, the Project Plan will serve as a guide for the project and a tool for monitoring the progress of the project.

STEP FOUR:

Develop a Project Budget
After you list the needed resources, begin to estimate costs in order to do a budget. Get cost estimates for each budget item from more than one reliable source. Keep careful notes of all conversations with vendors or contractors that involve estimates.

STEP FIVE:

Determine the Match
Identify all possible match resources (cash, volunteer labor and/or in-kind goods or services) and follow the Mayor’s Matching Grant guidelines for matching funds requested from the City of Orlando.

Grant Match
To qualify for the Mayor's Neighborhood Matching Grants program, the value of the neighborhood association's contribution must equal the total amount being requested from the City of Orlando. The grant match is generated by a combination of cash, volunteer labor and/or in-kind goods or services.

Limitations on Match
In-kind or cash donations from City of Orlando services, staff, or elected officials cannot be counted as match. In addition, professional services and labor must be furnished by established service providers, skilled laborers and/or businesses in order to be counted as match.

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