City of Arlington | 2026 Neighborhood Matching Grant Application |
1. Program and Eligibility Information
Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Neighborhood Matching Grant Program at the City of Arlington.
Before starting the application process, we ask that you read the 2026 Neighborhood Matching Grant Guidebook, as it details all the program requirements to successfully complete your application. Applicants must have attended or watched the recording of an Information Session to be eligible to apply. Applicants not meeting these requirements will be withdrawn from consideration.
We recommend that you organize all your neighborhood documents prior to completing the application. You will not be able to save your work and return to complete the application at a later time. You will, however, be able to toggle between sections during your work session. The application is extensive, so plan about 2 hours to complete the process.
The 2026 Grant cycle opens Wednesday, August 6. The application period ends Monday, November 3, at midnight.
Neighborhood Matching Grant Highlights
The City of Arlington supports and provides funding to neighborhoods that have improvement projects to beautify and enhance public spaces or build neighborhood social capacity.
Eligible projects will:
- Serve a public purpose/benefit
- Build neighborhood cooperation and involve a significant number of neighbors
- Promote the Champion Great Neighborhoods City Council priority
- Include a detailed budget and an achievable timeline that includes a long-term maintenance plan
- Meet applicable city codes and identify necessary project permits
NMG Funding
- Two funding tiers are available for neighborhoods: up to $10,000 and up to $25,000. The largest possible grant is $25,000.
- All neighborhood groups must have a bank account in the name of the neighborhood and an Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the IRS.
- A 20% minimum match is required for the proposed project.
- The lifetime grant award cap is $50,000 per neighborhood.
- Refer to the Guidebook for more details.
We’re Here to Help
We want you to have a successful application experience. Refer to the Guidebook for important program requirements. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about your neighborhood application at neighborhoods@arlingtontx.gov or call us at (817) 459-6254.
We want you to have a successful application experience. Refer to the Guidebook for important program requirements. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns about your neighborhood application at neighborhoods@arlingtontx.gov or call us at (817) 459-6254.