1. Neighborhood Associations in Tempe registered with the Neighborhood Services Division
2. Homeowners’ Associations in Tempe registered with the Neighborhood Services Division
3. Apartment communities that are fully certified in the City’s Crime Free Multi-Housing Program

Project Parameters: Eligible projects include capital and physical improvements such as landscaping, art, entryway signs, fencing, walkways, fountains and architectural, energy-saving lighting in a common area or neighborhood entryway, etc. Projects need to be an enhancement or improvement for the community and cannot be used for maintenance. 

Project types each have different requirements. Please review the specific guidelines by project type using the icons listed below. Some links may not be fully functional if you are using Internet Explorer.

Successful neighborhood grant applications from the last three grant cycles

Pre-qualified Artist List

Grant Workshops for FY2026/2027

Neighborhood Grant Workshop presentation

Neighborhood Grant Workshop recording

Neighborhood Grant Data Workshop Presentation

Neighborhood Grant Data Workshop Recording

The maximum grant award this year is $20,000*. A match of at least 25% of the total award is required for homeowner* associations and multi-housing communities. Associations may combine efforts and submit a joint application to be considered for additional funding. The total available funding for the program is $275,000 with additional funds potentially available for projects that meet specific water conservation or sustainability criteria.

*Voluntary Neighborhood Associations do not require a match. 

Please consult the project guidelines by project type in the icons listed below to determine eligibility , visit the grant workshops and presentations tab, and speak with Neighborhood Services prior to applying. 

ABILITY
· able to complete the project during the fiscal year
· addresses how project will be maintained in the future

IMPACT
· accessible and equitable to all 
· addresses a shortcoming
· benefits a significant number 
· complements neighborhood amenities 
· enhances aesthetics 
· improves health and safety
· provides an environmental benefit

Community Involvement
It is important to have community involvement early and often in the project process. All residents of the community must be notified of the opportunity to apply for a grant, provided a chance to propose and comment on project ideas, and be included in the final selection of the project. Applicants should plan out and document how the community is going to be involved in the selection and execution of a project.  Grant projects can provide an opportunity for hands-on involvement from residents, such as planting trees or creating elements of an art project.

 *Please note that a preference may be given to those associations that have not previously received funds. 

Successful neighborhood grant applications from previous grant cycles

If your organization needs the funds to get started, you can request the first half of the grant award after receiving your grant award letter and securing any needed approvals. Grant projects requiring a Grant Development Project Review (GDPR) must have Planning approval before receiving any funds. Checks require 3-4 work weeks for needed approvals, processing and mail out.

Upon completion of the project, reach out to your assigned Neighborhood Services staff member for a final review. City staff will ensure project completion, request an invoice to process payment for the grant, and may order a final inspection or request that you do so prior to release of funds.