MEETINGS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM: INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS

Council Member Robinson submitted a $50,000 budget amendment which Council

approved to re-establish the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program. The

Neighborhood Matching Grant Program helps neighborhoods fund various

beautification and improvement projects by providing a dollar-for-dollar matching grant

reimbursement with a range of $500 to $3,000. The program is designed to cultivate

the spirit of volunteerism and civic engagement to help neighborhood-based

organizations learn the art of planning and community building through neighborhood

projects.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant Program will be administered by the Department of

Neighborhoods. The Department will host informational sessions at several different

locations (see below). These forums will include information on the grant application

process, project eligibility, and regulations regarding the dollar-for-dollar “match.”

Council Member Robinson helped redesign the Neighborhood Matching Grant Program

to empower neighborhoods through fiscally responsible partnerships which capitalize

on local dollars and volunteer efforts.

Sharpstown Community Center September 23, 2014 6:30—8:00 pm 6600 Harbor Town Houston, TX 77036

Northeast Multi-Service Center September 25, 2014 6:30—8:00 pm 9720 Spaulding Houston, TX 77016

Judson Robinson, Jr. Community Center September 27, 2014 10:00—11:30 am 2020 Hermann Drive Houston, TX 77004