City of St. Augustine Neighborhood Services is opening applications for the Neighborhood Grant Program (NGP) beginning Monday, April 1. The application period will end on Monday, April 15.
The NGP is a grant program that provides grant funding up to $3000 to formally and informally organized groups that undertake small-scale neighborhood improvement, enrichment, and enhancement projects or events.
NGP funds accompanied with City Staff’s technical assistance, are designed to empower neighborhood organizations to effectively plan and implement neighborhood and community initiatives.
“This is an exciting opportunity for the City to invest in our neighborhoods and its stakeholders. The Neighborhood Grant Program is empowering to the residents, encouraging them to take ownership of their own initiatives” said Jaime D. Perkins, Neighborhood Services and CRA Manager. “I am excited to offer support for the projects and programs that the residents will development.”
Applications may be submitted through Monday, April 15 to the City of St. Augustine Neighborhood Services and CRA Division via email at NGP@citystaug.com, by mail or in person at City of St. Augustine Neighborhood Services Division 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084, Lobby B, 4th Floor.
Once the applications have been reviewed and have been determined to meet the guidelines, the application will be reviewed by the Neighborhood Grants Program Award Committee (NGPAC).
For Neighborhood Grants Program inquiries, contact Jaime D. Perkins, Neighborhood Services and CRA Manager at jperkins@citystaug.com.
For media inquiries, contact Melissa Wissel, Communications Director at 904.293.3307.
Download the guidelines and application form