The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is hosting two technical assistance workshops, one in Ballard, to help community organizations learn how to apply for the Small and Simple Project Fund through the Neighborhood Matching Fund.

Participants will learn everything from developing their project idea to understanding permitting requirements in preparation for the August 31 application deadline, the last application cycle of the year. The workshops are free and will be taught by Neighborhood Matching Fund project managers.

WHAT: Neighborhood Matching Fund Technical Assistance Workshops

WHEN: Monday, August 3, 6 to 7:45 p.m.

WHERE: Ballard branch of Seattle Public Library, 5614 22nd Ave. N.W.

or

WHEN: Saturday, July 25, 10 to 11:45 a.m.

WHERE: Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way S.W.

RSVP: Wendy Watson at 206-684-0719 or wendy.watson@seattle.gov

FOR MORE INFORMATION: www.seattle.gov/neighborhoods/nmf/

The Neighborhood Matching Fund Program provides cash awards to community organizations for neighborhood-based projects. One of its programs, the Small and Simple Projects Fund, accepts applications for projects that request up to $15,000 and that can be completed in 12 months.