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Grand Rapids Neighborhood Match Fund announces latest projects

The Ella Bells Organization is one of the non-profits which received funding for their NMF project.
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The Ella Bells Organization is one of the non-profits which received funding for their NMF project.

The NMF program has awarded over $845,000 to over 260 community-led projects since its inception in 2017

Twenty citywide neighborhood projects designed by residents and non-profit groups will share $81,800. The projects are aimed at bringing the community together and promoting a deeper sense of belonging among neighbors.

Twice a year, residents submit project ideas to the city’s Neighborhood Match Fund. Selected projects are awarded matching funds from $500-$5,000.

Projects this year include “Aim to Inspire,” a prom specifically designed for the special needs community, “One Peace Hip Hop Festival,” and “Dreamstone CX,” a community event centered on creative arts and mental wellness for BIPOC young adults.

The NMF program has awarded over $845,000 to over 260 community-led projects since its inception in 2017.

The city will accept another round of submissions throughout the month of June for projects taking place September 2025 through February 2026.

More information on these projects can be found here.

Dave joined WGVU Public Media in November of 2023 after eighteen years as a Michigan Association of Broadcasters Emmy-nominated photojournalist and editor at Grand Rapids' WOOD TV8 and three years at WEYI TV25 in Flint, Michigan. As a General Assignment Reporter, Dave covers daily news and community events all over West Michigan.
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