Neighborhood Matching Grant Guidebook | Page 13

August 2024
2 . Ensure all documents have been attached in the appropriate locations within the application form .
3 . Ensure you receive a con�irmation email from staff within 3 days of application submission .
SAMPLE BUDGET
NOTE : This budget is not representative of accurate or reasonable costs for a speci�ic project and is only intended as an example of a suggested budget document . Make sure your budget includes the following information :
1 . Line items for each budget expense , with an item description and total cost 2 . Indicate the source of funding ( i . e ., grant , cash match , other match ) of each budget line item ( Source ) 3 . Total Project Cost – the sum of all budget line items 4 . Cash Match – the amount of cash funds provided by the neighborhood 5 . Other Match – the dollar value of volunteer hours and / or donated services or materials 6 . Total Project Match – the sum of Cash Match plus Other Match sources ( must be equal to or greater than 20 % of the Total Project Cost ) 7 . Total Grant Amount - the Total Project Cost minus the Total Project Match 8 . Match Percentage Calculations – the Cash Match must be at least 50 % of Total
Project Match funds
All estimates or quotes associated with the proposed project – including those for donated or discounted materials or services – must be submitted with the application . These estimates must align with the line items presented in the Project Budget .
NOTE : It is the responsibility of the neighborhood to ensure the grant amount requested is suf�icient to complete the project as proposed in the application .
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