August 2024
NOTE : Grantees must ensure that any damages to adjacent personal property , rights-of-way , or any other locations , resulting from project implementation , are repaired . Documentation of such repairs must be submitted to the City as part of the grant closeout process .
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Implementation Timeline Projects that receive a matching grant should be completed within one ( 1 ) year of contract execution . The neighborhood shall demonstrate the expected timeline to complete the proposed project as part of the application .
Monthly Status Updates Staff will contact each neighborhood lead monthly to discuss project status , challenges , and timelines .
End of Project / Final Closeout Report The Final Closeout Report is due 30 days after the project has been completed . Complete the report form and include all documentation showing estimates , invoices , and paid receipts with a zero balance to substantiate the total grant award . Submit signed volunteer waivers and documentation of all volunteer hours to meet the grant commitment . Provide a narrative of the completed project and include before and after photographs of the project site . The Final Closeout Report document can be found on the NMG website .
COMPLETING THE GRANT APPLICATION
The Neighborhood Matching Grant Application can be found on the NMG website . All project information and documentation may only be submitted through the online form . An example of the online application , questions , required documents , and format are available in Appendix C of this Guidebook .
IMPORTANT NOTE : Once you start the online application , you must fully complete the process . You will NOT be able to leave and return or save your work and come back later . You can , however , toggle back and forth between pages . We recommend you compile your responses in a separate document until you are ready to fully complete and submit the application .
Do not skip questions with the “ Choose File ” icon . Documents must be uploaded for these questions to complete the application . Once a �ile has been successfully uploaded , the document name will appear in the area that says , “ No File Chosen .”
Submittal Instructions 1 . Ensure the application is �illed out and all sections are complete .
Questions ? Email us at neighborhoods @ arlingtontx . gov or call us at ( 817 ) 459-6254 12