August 2024
Q : What is public property ? A : Public property includes rights-of-way , parks , City-owned recreational facilities , or any other property owned by a public entity .
Q : What is private property ? A : Private property is any property owned by a private entity , individual , or homeowner ’ s association .
Q : We ’ re not a non-pro�it or HOA , how can we apply for grant funds ? A : As long as your organization has an EIN number and a separate bank account in the name of the neighborhood ( not a personal checking / savings account ), you are eligible to apply for up to $ 10,000 . If your neighborhood is ready , you can also apply for grant funding to become an IRS designated non-pro�it organization and will be eligible for larger grants in future grant cycles .
Q : How are projects selected ? A : All project applications will be reviewed by the internal review committee , comprised of City staff from various departments . A recommended project list will be compiled based on the merit of the application and the capacity of the neighborhood group to carry out and complete the proposed project . The recommended project list will then be presented to the City Council for their �inal approval . Once approved by Council , contracts with each neighborhood organization will be executed and projects can begin .
Q : Our group previously received NMG funds . Can we apply again ? A : Yes ! If your neighborhood has not received $ 50,000 in previous grants , we want to encourage all neighborhood groups to apply for projects they are excited about . However , if a previous grant project was not completed or the reporting requirements were not met , please discuss with City staff how you will address these issues for the new project . If the neighborhood has already received $ 50,000 from previous grant awards , your neighborhood is no longer eligible for a Neighborhood Matching Grant .
Q : We have a landscaping project but are concerned about planting during hotter months . A : Projects should be completed as soon as possible , but we also want plants to survive the hot summer . If it ’ s not practical to install plants before the weather warms up , talk with City staff about extending your project period to allow planting in the fall ( i . e ., October or November ). Remember , neighborhoods with on-going projects are not eligible to apply for additional funding until the existing grants are closed out .
Q : What type of fencing is eligible for the grant ? A : Only perimeter fencing along an arterial road that meets the requirements of the Uni�ied Development Code ( UDC ) is eligible for the grant . Fences must be 100 % masonry ( brick , stone , architecturally �inished reinforced concrete ), or any other sustainable material with more than a 30-year life expectancy . Fences cannot be wood , chain link , or vinyl . See section 5.3.4 of the Uni�ied Development Code ( UDC ) for speci�ic requirements .
Questions ? Email us at neighborhoods @ arlingtontx . gov or call us at ( 817 ) 459-6254 15