Neighborhood Development Funds

Since 1995, the Neighborhood Development Fund (NDF) Program has been available to promote strong partnerships and the healthy development of our neighborhoods. Projects are identified and developed by various neighborhood-serving organizations throughout the city. Currently, the Neighborhood Development Fund Program offers two types of funding; Matching Grants for small, self-help projects in neighborhoods and the Neighborhood Improvement Fund for larger projects involving physical improvements to public property. Since 1995, the Neighborhood Development Fund Program has benefited numerous neighborhood-based projects throughout Hampton.

Matching Grant Criteria
Matching Grants are available to neighborhood-based organizations for short-term collaborative projects that are social in nature or involve physical improvements on public property.  For the purposes of the Neighborhood Development Fund Program, public property is defined as property owned by a public entity (i.e., City of Hampton, Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority) or community-owned property, including common areas, that is accessible and safe to the general public and has a public benefit.  The applicant is required to submit a legal document (deed/plat) to demonstrate that the property is public according to this definition.  Projects funded must be consistent with the Hampton Neighborhood Initiative and benefit a community located in Hampton.  While there is no limit to the scope or cost of projects receiving Matching Grants, no more than $5,000 in Commission funds may be invested in each project.  In addition, funding requests for neighborhood festivals, block parties or cook-outs is limited to a maximum of $1,500.

Neighborhood Improvement Fund Criteria
The Neighborhood Improvement Fund Program has two levels of funding.  The first level of funding is for Registered Neighborhood Organizations and the second level of funding is for Non-Registered Neighborhood Organizations.  Both levels of funding are available to support collaborative projects that involve physical improvements to public property.  For the purposes of the Neighborhood Development Fund Program, public property is defined as property owned by a public entity (i.e., City of Hampton, Hampton Redevelopment and Housing Authority) or community-owned property, including common areas, that is accessible and safe to the general public and has a public benefit.  The applicant is required to submit a legal document (deed/plat) to demonstrate that the property is public according to this definition Projects funded must be consistent with the Hampton Neighborhood Initiative and benefit an entire neighborhood or community located within Hampton.  Funds are reserved for strategic neighborhood priorities as identified through an inclusive planning process.  While there is no limit to the scope or cost of projects receiving Neighborhood Improvement Funds, Registered Neighborhood Organizations can apply for up to $100,000 in Commission funds and Non-Registered Neighborhood Organizations can apply for up to $12,500 in Commission funds.

Eligible forms of match for Matching Grant and Neighborhood Improvement Fund projects include volunteer labor, land donations, cash contributions, reductions in cost/donated materials or services.

Matching Grants Instructions and Application

Neighborhood Improvement Fund Instructions and Application

For more information on starting a neighborhood project and potential resources available, contact your Neighborhood Commissioner or Neighborhood Office Staff. You can also attend one of the upcoming Neighborhood Resource Development Workshops as part of the Neighborhood College Workshop Series.

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