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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
Array ( )

Geographic Focus
USA: Florida: City of Orlando

Important Dates
Deadline: 09/29/23 Save

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:

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/


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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