August 2024
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q : How does my neighborhood group get an Employer Identi�ication Number ( EIN )? A : An EIN is free to obtain from the Internal Revenue Service online , by fax , mail , or telephone .
Q : Can neighborhood groups partner together on an application ? A : In some cases , multiple neighborhoods can and should work together on a large-scale project . The funding amount will still be capped at a maximum of $ 25,000 per neighborhood per grant cycle . If you would like to determine if your project is suitable for a neighborhood group partnership , please contact OSI or attend an Information Session .
Q : Can churches or non-pro�it groups apply for funding ? A : Not independently of a neighborhood group . A church or non-pro�it organization can partner with its surrounding neighborhood and must still demonstrate neighborhood support of the project . In this case , the neighborhood would be the primary applicant , and the organization would be a “ partner organization .” If you would like to determine if your group or project is suitable for a neighborhood group partnership , please contact OSI or attend an Information Session .
Q : Can groups apply for more than one grant per funding cycle ? A : Yes , groups can apply for funding for up to three projects . Applicants must rank the projects in order of preference .
Q : If our neighborhood applies for more than one grant , can we apply for the maximum amount our group is eligible for on each application ? A : No . The maximum award amount is per neighborhood group . The reason for applying for multiple grants per neighborhood group would be if the proposed projects were signi�icantly different from each other , and should be considered separately – for example , you want to do a landscaping project and a traf�ic calming project . If you ’ re not sure if you should apply for a single grant or multiple grants ( up to 3 ), please contact OSI .
Q : Can time spent preparing application count towards the match requirement ? A : No . While we want you to take suf�icient time to put together the best proposal for your neighborhood , this time cannot be counted towards your match volunteer requirement .
Q : Can volunteer hours completed before a grant is awarded count ? A : No . The project that you propose for grant funds is considered its own , independent project by the City , so no hours completed towards a complementary project can be counted towards the match requirement as volunteer time .
Q : Will projects be weighted heavier with a higher match ? A : We require at least 20 % match , but a higher match can help to demonstrate support and commitment to the project from the neighborhood .
Questions ? Email us at neighborhoods @ arlingtontx . gov or call us at ( 817 ) 459-6254 14