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. Since 1995, the Neighborhood Development Fund Program has benefited numerous neighborhood-based projects throughout Hampton.
For more information on starting a neighborhood project and potential resources available, contact your Neighborhood Commissioner or Neighborhood Office Staff.
You can also attend an upcoming Neighborhood Resource Development Workshop as part of the Neighborhood College Workshop Series.
- Neighborhood Development Fund Policy & Procedures - Revised 2010/01/11
- Neighborhood Grant Programs
- 400th Anniversary Project Grant
The 400th Anniversary Project Grant is established to assist neighborhood and community groups in completing community projects or to host celebrations related to the 400th Anniversary of Hampton in 2010. The grant funds support small-scale community projects that benefit the neighborhood while drawing on the personal interests and accessible resources in the community. Up to $1000 may be awarded per eligible projects. - Neighborhood Improvement Fund (NIF)
The Neighborhood Improvement Fund (NIF) consists of 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. 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. - Matching Grant
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. 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. - Community Action Project Grant (CAP)
TheCommunity Action Project (CAP) Grant is designed to reach out to people who are not involved in local neighborhood groups or have not been for a while and to help you foster pride and ownership in your community. CAP Grants support small-scale community projects that benefit the neighborhood and also draw on the personal interests and accessible resources of the community. Up to $500 may be awarded per eligible projects.
- 400th Anniversary Project Grant
Note: 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. Also, eligible forms of matching donations for grant projects include volunteer labor, land donations, cash contributions, reductions in cost/donated materials or services.
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