Deadline: 1-Apr-22
Does your school or non-profit organization need help funding projects? If yes, then apply for this Mayor’s Matching Grant for School or Non-profit Organization!
The Mayor’s Matching Grant provides schools and non-profit organizations resources to implement projects they typically would not be able to fund.
The Mayor’s Matching Grant (MMG) program was established to promote partnerships and collaborations with businesses, religious institutions, non-profit agencies and other community resources to provide youth programs that improve academic achievement, reduce youth crime and invest in the foundation of safe communities.
Areas
Grants are awarded to high quality out-of-school opportunities for youth in the following areas:
- Education
- Academic
- Athletic
- Civic Engagement
- Mentoring Opportunities
Funding Information
Grant funds are available bi-annually, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 that are matched dollar for dollar by the applying neighborhood organization using a combination of cash, in-kind contributions and volunteer labor.
Project Criteria
- Project must offer high-quality educational, academic, civic engagement or mentoring opportunities for youth during non-school hours
- Applicant cannot be a current recipient of a Mayor’s Matching Grant
- Applicant must be in existence for at least one year
- Applicant must ensure dollar-for-dollar match of the grant request using a combination of cash, volunteer labor and/or in-kind goods or services
- Project must take place within the Orlando city limits
Eligibility Criteria
- Public or Private Schools
- Federally Tax Exempt 501(c)3 Organizations
For more information, visit https://www.orlando.gov/Our-Government/Get-Involved/Non-Profits-and-Community-Organizations/Mayor%E2%80%99s-Matching-Grant-Program