City of Montgomery Neighborhood Grant Program

How it works

The City of Montgomery says its neighborhood grant program provides funding to local organizations that make a positive impact. The page says the program is meant to help citizens improve neighborhood quality of life through citizen-government partnerships, and that grants are awarded based on merit. The city says the program has a maximum award of $5,000 and requires a match, which may be monetary or in-kind. (montgomeryal.gov)

What the money covers

The city lists several eligible project types, including public safety/public works programs or initiatives. Under that heading, it specifically includes "training, crime or fire prevention, traffic deterrent or calming project studies" and notes that the grant is not meant to replace the work of the City or County of Montgomery, but to support neighborhood-driven initiatives beyond the natural scope of work. The page also lists cultural, education, community involvement, recreational programs, neighborhood plans or studies, and technical assistance/marketing. (montgomeryal.gov)

Amounts and matching

• Maximum grant award: $5,000. (montgomeryal.gov)
• Match required: yes; the city says the match can be monetary or in-kind, but it does not state a percentage on this page. (montgomeryal.gov)

How to apply

The page says applications are screened by Neighborhood Services staff and reviewed, ranked, and scored by the Neighborhood Services Advisory Committee. It also says awards depend on available annual funding and that the city reserves the right to deny any request. The page we found does not publish a current deadline on the main page. (montgomeryal.gov)

Timing and deadlines

The page says applications are received in December and the committee meets in January to determine awards, but it does not say whether that schedule applies to the current year’s round or publish a current open date. (montgomeryal.gov)