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.  

• Application deadline is the last Thursday of the month in order to be considered at Community Forum the following month.
• Small 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 is October 25, 2018 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 in September 2018 @ 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
• Ask questions about applying for a grant
• Gain technical assistance for grant writing

Grant Writing Resources

View a

PowerPoint presentation.

Review 

previous grants

See

Neighborhood and Area Plans