Neighborhood Project Funds

Each year, the Missoula City Council allocates $20,000 for Neighborhood Project Funds (NPF) for large grants and small grants. Approximately $18,000 is targeted for large grants, and $2,000 is allocated for small grants. 

Small Grant Program

The application includes new criteria. Please read the grant application carefully to ensure your application meets the requirements.  

• Grants are awarded up to $500, on a monthly basis.
• Project must be located within city limits and have lasting benefit for city residents.
• Project must be sponsored by a Neighborhood Council Leadership Team or the Community Forum Leadership Team and documented in detail in the minutes of the meeting.  
• Awardees must give recognition to Neighborhood Councils and/or the Community Forum.  
• Download Small Grant Application (Word) 
• Download Small Grant Application (PDF)
• Download Small Grant Budget Worksheet (Excel)
• Download Small Grant Budget Worksheet (PDF)
• Download Claim Form

 

Large Grant Program

The application includes new criteria. Please read the grant application carefully to ensure your application meets the requirements.

• Application deadline October 24, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.
• Grant recipients are awarded up to $3,000 each.
• Large grant projects should enhance the quality of life in our community.
• Project must be located within city limits and have lasting benefit for city residents.
• Download Large Grant Application (Word)
• Download Large Grant Application (PDF)
• Download Large Grant Budget Worksheet (Excel)
• Download Large Grant Budget Worksheet (PDF)
• Download Claim Form

PRE-APPLICATION WORKSHOP

A pre-application workshop will be held on September 12, 2017, 6:00 p.m. @ The Jack Reidy Conference Room, 140 W. Pine St., Missoula, MT 59802. Applicants are strongly advised to attend as the grants are awarded on a competitive basis.    

• Get ideas for projects
• Read through successful applications
• Identify the committee review process and use of funds
• Answer questions about your application
• Gain technical assistance for grant writing

Grant Writing Resources

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PowerPoint presentation.

Review

previous grants

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Neighborhood and Area Plans

Questions? Contact Neighborhood Coordinator, Jane Kelly for more information, at 552-6081 or via email.