Grants to Florida Nonprofits, Schools, and Neighborhood Groups to Benefit Local Residents

Mayor’s Matching Grant (MMG) Program

Agency

Local

GrantWatch ID#

179508

Funding Source

City of Orlando
Office of Community Affairs

Geographic Focus

USA: Florida: City of Orlando

Important Dates

Deadline: 09/29/23

Grant Description

Grants to Florida nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and neighborhood associations for programs and projects that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that address neighborhood needs, improve education, and build community pride. Three types of matching grants are offered: Grants for schools and nonprofit organizations; grants for neighborhood organizations; and Traffic Art Box grants (for neighborhood organizations only). Eligible projects benefit the residents of Orlando.

Grant Types:

Schools and Nonprofits: Grants are awarded for projects that offer high-quality academic, civic engagement, or mentoring opportunities for youth during non-school hours. For additional information and guidelines, see https://www.orlando.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/departments/oca/22_oca_mmg-applicationguidelines-schoolsandnpo-june2022.pdf#page=5.
Neighborhood Organizations: Grants are awarded for projects that implement physical improvements or enhancements, improve sustainability and resiliency, increase public safety, or provide educational and cultural opportunities that benefit neighborhood residents. For additional information, see https://www.orlando.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/departments/oca/22_oca_mmg-applicationguidelines-neighborhoods-june2022.pdf#page=7.
Traffic Art Box: This program allows neighborhood associations to use a Mayor’s Matching Grant to paint or wrap a traffic signal box in their neighborhood. Art boxes provide a sense of ownership and pride in their neighborhood and can be a small but important way of creating a sense of neighborhood identity. Neighborhoods can brand themselves with a cohesive theme, honor those who have served their neighborhoods, or brighten their landscape. For additional information see https://www.orlando.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/departments/oca/22_oca_mmg-applicationguidelines-neighborhoods-june2022.pdf#page=9.

Applicants are encouraged to partner with local businesses, religious institutions, nonprofit organizations, and other community resources in the planning and implementation of projects. Both mandatory and voluntary neighborhood organizations may apply.

Recipient

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Public or Private Schools, and Federally Tax Exempt 501(c)3 Organizations may apply for the schools and nonprofits grant.

Mayor’s Matching Grants for neighborhood organizations are available to the City of Orlando neighborhood, homeowner, condominium, and resident associations (henceforth neighborhood organizations) whose primary purpose is neighborhood development. Both mandatory and voluntary neighborhood organizations are eligible to apply.

Applicant cannot be a current recipient of a Mayor’s Matching Grant and must be in existence for at least one year.

Special Note for Orange County Public Schools: Any Orange County Public School (OCPS) applying for a grant must have the OCPS Board as the legal applicant; therefore the OCPS Grant Development Office must approve the application prior to submission. OCPS Grant Development Services (GDS) staff will assist in developing the proposal and help obtain School Board approval of the application.

Additional Geographic Information:

Orlando map: https://gis.orlando.gov/orlandoinformationlocator/

Ineligible

For examples of ineligible project expenses for schools and nonprofits, see: https://www.orlando.gov/files/sharedassets/public/v/3/departments/oca/22_oca_mmg-applicationguidelines-schoolsandnpo-june2022.pdf#page=5

Pre-Application Information

Applications received on or before Friday, September 29, 2023, will be reviewed for funding in the next funding cycle.

The Mayor's Matching Grants are awarded twice a year.

Traffic Box Art Project interest forms must be submitted at least 30 days before the Mayor's Matching Grant deadline.

Applicant must ensure a dollar-for-dollar match of the grant request using a combination of cash, volunteer labor, and/or in-kind goods or services

Traffic Box Art information: https://www.orlando.gov/Community-Programs-Events/Register-for-a-Traffic-Box-Art-for-Your-Neighborhood-Association?_ga=2.129537996.1711847431.1694500463-1005984236.1694500463

Watch a Q&A session: https://youtu.be/5v6P6vSYuTs

Estimated Size of Grant

- Schools & Nonprofit Organizations: Grant funds are available bi-annually, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.
- Neighborhood Organizations: Grant funds are available bi-annually, with awards ranging from $500 to $5,000

Term of Contract

Grant Term: January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024

Contact Information

Apply online: https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/City_of_Orlando/Mayor_s_Matching_Grant_FY23-24_Cycle_1

Interest Form for Traffic Box projects: https://us.openforms.com/Form/5f8b0c01-5f57-4ffc-a338-c808a62dd847?_gl=1*c67xq1*_ga*MTAwNTk4NDIzNi4xNjk0NTAwNDYz*_ga_515YSN5M89*MTY5NDUwMDQ2NC4xLjEuMTY5NDUwMTczNC4xMy4wLjA.

For questions, contact:
Julie Tindall, Community Outreach Coordinator
julie.tindall@orlando.gov

City Hall
400 South Orange Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32801
407.246.2121

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