The City of Auburn's Neighborhood Program offers Community Matching Grants to create and support partnerships between the City of Auburn and community groups and organizations to produce resident-initiated projects.

The City of Auburn's Neighborhood Program strives to create and maintain safe and friendly neighborhoods that keep Auburn a great place to work, live and raise a family.

The community identifies a project they would like to complete and determines what they are able to contribute (cash, volunteer hours, in-kind services, etc.) and then applies for a cash grant from the City to match the amount provided by the community. 

Funding Information

The City awards funds based on the benefits the proposed projects generate for Auburn residents, with a maximum of $2,500 per project. 

What Types of Projects can this Grant be used for? 

• beautification projects
• clean-up activities
• art projects, especially those that reflect the people of the neighborhood
• activities that promote crime prevention
• projects that address a particular neighborhood issue or concern
• projects that help organize neighborhood groups and promote civic engagement
• projects that engage the diverse populations within the targeted project area
• community events to bring residents together

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants for the Matching Grant program must be a group of at least 3 or more people who are representing a community within the City limits of Auburn.
• The applicants must either be a part of an incorporated entity (like an HOA) or partner with an organization.
• If you are not a part of an incorporated entity, the City can work with you to try to find a partner organization, but there are no guarantees that one will be available.
• Community groups must be inclusive of all residents who would like to participate.

For more information, visit City of Auburn.