Community and Neighborhood Matching Grants

The Community and Neighborhood Matching Grants (CNMG) program began in 2000 with the adoption of Council Resolution 4632. In that time we’ve funded 156 projects in our neighborhoods. The benefits of the CNMG program go well beyond the financial investment and are an important tool for building community, creating connections and improving our neighborhoods, parks and natural areas.

The purpose of the Community & Neighborhood Matching Grant Program is to encourage Eugene residents to collaboratively identify and actively participate in making improvements in their neighborhoods and the broader community through their neighborhood association, community group or ad hoc group.  Community member involvement and building relationships are key components of the program and are encouraged by requiring that: 

  • the project budget include a match amount equal to, or greater than, the grant request; 
  • communication with and general support of the neighborhood association impacted or the Neighborhood Leaders Council; 
  • and documentation of  neighborhood and/or community support and involvement (including underrepresented and historically marginalized communities) .  

Demonstrating responsible stewardship of our community assets through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion while balancing our community’s social, economic and environmental values are additional components of any project proposal submitted. Projects that foster community pride and inspire a broad sense of belonging will be given extra consideration. 

Application process

Applications open July 7, 2022 and remain open while allocated funds for the current fiscal year are available.  Funded projects must be completed by June 9, 2023.


Guidelines

SMALL PROJECTS ($5,000 or less in funding):

See list of all projects funded between 2000 and 2022(PDF).


If you need more information or have questions please contact Cindy Koehler.