The Department of Neighborhoods is hosting workshops to inform and educate community groups on developing Neighborhood Matching Fund project proposals.


Topics covered will include the new 2010 Neighborhood Matching Fund guidelines and applications, successful outreach strategies, and coordinating with other city departments and government agencies.

The Neighborhood Matching Fund provides funding to neighborhood groups for community projects.

One of the workshops will be held in the West Seattle area and will focus on large projects, those ranging from $15,000 to $100,000.

It will take place on Thursday, Jan. 21, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way S.W.

The fund currently allocates $3.2 million per year.

Other workshops:

Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Ballard Library – 5614 22nd Ave. N.W.
 
Thursday, Nov. 19, 6-7:30 p.m.
Beacon Hill Library – 2821 Beacon Ave. S.
 
Tuesday, Dec. 1, 6-7:30 p.m.
Douglas Truth Library – 2300 E. Yesler Way
 
Saturday, Dec. 5, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Rainier Valley Cultural Center – 3515 S. Alaska St .
 
Thursday, Jan. 7, 6-7:30 p.m.
Lake City Library – 12501 28th Ave. N.E.
 
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 6-7:30 p.m.
Phinney Neighborhood Association, 6532 Phinney Ave. N.