Neighborhood funding

Recognized neighborhood organizations can apply for City funds. We explain the timeline, process and guidelines.

Contract extension form now open

Extend your old NNF and EEF funding. Send in the extension form by Oct. 31, 2024 for both programs.
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Overview

The City sets aside funds for the work of neighborhood organizations.

You can apply for funding from the following three categories.

Some neighborhoods also have Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) funds.

Learn about NRP funds

2024 application timeline

We will continue NNF and EEF contracts in 2025. You must fill out the contract extension form by October 31, 2024.

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Neighborhood Network Fund

Funds to operate your organization

Extensions due Oct. 31, 2024

You can use funds for

  • Administrative work
  • Placemaking activities
  • Community organizing
  • Communications 
  • Related costs

 

Focus

  • Supporting individual neighborhood organizations
  • Strengthening the citywide network

See funding guidelines, by neighborhood

Equitable Engagement Fund

Funds new ways to engage more residents

Extensions due Oct. 31, 2024

You can use funds for

  • Project and program-related expenses, including:
    • Administration and staff time
    • Consultant and speaker fees
    • Capital expenses
    • Space rental and food
  •  Communications costs, including:
    • Translation and interpretation
    • Printing and postage
    • Website and social media

Focus on engaging

  • Renters
  • Immigrants
  • Refugees
  • People living disabilities
  • Residents who are Black, Indigenous or people of color
  • Others whose voices need to be heard

See funding guidelines, by neighborhood

Collaboration and Shared Resources Fund

Funds neighborhood organizations to work together and merge some of their work with other neighborhoods

Applications are always open 

Contact your neighborhood specialist to apply

You can use funds to

  • Merge neighborhood organizations

  • Share costs and resources

Focus

  • Supporting groups of neighborhood organizations

  • Finding ways to work together

Contact us

Neighborhood & Community Relations

Email NCR

 

 

Phone

612-673-3737

Address

Crown Roller Mill
105 Fifth Ave., Room 425
Minneapolis, MN 55401
 

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday