1. Complete the NAF application at least 10 business days before the activity
2. City staff will contact you about your application approval. Do not spend money before receiving approval from City staff– purchases cannot be reimbursed
3. After receiving approval, plan and host your activity
4. Within 10 business days after your activity, submit the payment request form with itemized receipts and/or closed invoices
5. City staff will review your request and reach out for clarification if needed
6. If the request is approved, a check for the approved amount will be mailed within a few weeks

• Neighborhood Groups Can Apply if They:
  • Are registered with the Neighborhood Group Leaders Association (NGLA)
  • Have attended at least two NGLA monthly meetings within the calendar year
• All Activities Must: 
  • Be inclusive and benefit all neighbors
  • Be free for neighbors to participate and must not generate profit for organizers
  • Be located within Longmont’s city limits
  • Not be already completed before grant approval
  • Not use grant money to purchase alcohol, propane, and/or items requiring open flame
  • Not be political activities
• Permit Requirements:
  • If the activity requires street closure, apply for a Block Party Permit with the City Clerk’s Office at least 15 days before your event by:
    • Visiting: https://longmontcolorado.gov/city-clerk/special-events-permit/
    • Going to the City Clerk’s Office at 350 Kimbark St
• The City of Longmont determines eligibility for all NAF applications.

Primary Application Period- April 1- August 31:

• Any eligible Neighborhood Group with a valid application will receive funding
• Funding eligibility is determined by the number of households within the community
  • 149 households or fewer: up to $200
  • 150 households or more: up to $400

Fall Application Period- September 1- October 31:

• If funds are available after August 31, all eligible Neighborhood Groups can apply for up to $400
• Funding is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Award amounts may vary based on available funding
• Number of households within a community does not impact eligibility amount
• NAF awards from previous application periods do not impact eligibility
• Consult with staff about funding for activities in November and December

*Neighborhoods can request funding for multiple activities as long as they are included in the application and the requested grant amount does not exceed the total eligibility amount for each funding period.

Your neighborhood could qualify for a Sustainability Bonus up to $100 (per application) if the activity or activities incorporate any of the following:

• Energy Efficiency (ex: use LED lighting, electric rechargeable batteries or generators)
• Community Education (ex: share sustainability info or add an educational component)
• Purchasing from Businesses in the City of Longmont’s Sustainable Business Program
• Water Conservation (ex: reusable water bottles, provide water refill stations)
• Waste Diversion (ex: recycling stations, reusable dishware, avoid single use plastics)

Provide receipts and/or pictures in the reimbursement request to show how sustainability was incorporated. The bonus is part of the reimbursement and cannot exceed the amount spent.

• Sales tax cannot be included in the requested reimbursement amount
• Purchases made before the award notification cannot be reimbursed
• If multiple people request reimbursement for an activity, complete one payment request for each person
• Include original itemized receipts and/or closed invoices for all activity expenses
• Purchased reusable items must belong to the community and neighbors must have access to these items to be included in reimbursement requests. Personal property cannot be reimbursed
• Items not intended for the approved activities should not be included in submitted receipts and/or invoices
• Alcohol, propane, and/or items requiring open flame cannot be reimbursed
• Canceled checks and credit card statements are not acceptable proof of payment
• All reimbursement requests must be submitted by December 1, or the grant will be forfeited