Title
Approval of the 2025 Neighborhood Matching Grant Allocation
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve the recommended Neighborhood Matching Grant proposals and authorize the completion of contracts for the proposals.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve the recommended Neighborhood Matching Grant proposals and authorize the completion of contracts for the proposals.
Staff Contact:
Brittany Gillia, Associate Planner, Community Planning & Economic Development, 360.753.8427
Presenter(s):
Brittany Gillia, Associate Planner
Background and Analysis:
The Neighborhood Matching Grant program helps Olympia's Recognized Neighborhood Associations (RNAs) fund community-driven projects.
The program goal is "to encourage projects that foster civic pride, enhance, and beautify neighborhoods, expand citizen involvement, and promote the interests of the Olympia community. To accomplish this goal, the Olympia City Council will make available grant funds to Recognized Neighborhood Associations up to a 50/50 matching basis. The City Council firmly believes that community participation and commitment to accomplish improvements within our City are mutually beneficial to all Olympia residents."
2025 Application and Review Process
The City Council approved a budget of up to $33,000 to fund the Neighborhood Matching Grant program. Grant awards range from up to $5000 for a single RNA and up to $8,000 for joint RNA applications. Grant awards can cover up to 50% of project costs and must be matched by the RNA with direct financial contribution and/or in-kind labor and materials.
A total of 12 applications were received for 2025. One application withdrew from the program, and the remaining 11 were reviewed by an interdisciplinary team of City staff and one City Council member. Applications were evaluated against the following program goals:
* Result in a direct and lasting environmental benef...
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