City to Invest $61,815 in Neighborhood Matching Grant Projects in 2025

By Office of Communication

Posted on February 05, 2025, February 05, 2025

The City continues to invest in neighborhoods throughout The American Dream City, with the Arlington City Council approving $61,815 in new Neighborhood Matching Grants for four projects across the city.

The Neighborhood Matching Grant program was developed in 2007 to foster civic pride, enhance neighborhoods and encourage collaboration between residents and City government. The program aligns with the City Council priority to Champion Great Neighborhoods. The City has awarded $1,422,797 in grants to 142 projects since the program began.

For a project to be considered, it must be submitted by neighbors, serve a public purpose, have a detailed timeline and meet all City codes. Each neighborhood must also contribute 20% grant match towards the project through cash, in-kind donations and/or volunteer hours.

The projects selected to receive funding in 2025 were:

• Castlewood Estates - $7,215 for landscaping improvements to the neighborhood entrance
• North Central Historic Neighborhoods Association - $9,600 for Capacity-building assistance to establish a new neighborhood association
• Creekside Park Residential Association - $25,000 for replacement of masonry fence panels along SE Green Oaks Blvd.
• Elements of Viridian Homeowners Association, Inc. - $20,000 for installation of a public art sculpture

Click here to learn more about the Neighborhood Matching Grant program. The next grant cycle will open in August 2025.