Promotes wellness, sustainability, or environmental care Examples : Cleanups, tree planting, xeriscaping in common areas, healthy eating programs, mental wellness programs, play/exercise spaces, healthy cooking demonstrations, and Zen Garden creation

Builds community safety and preparedness Examples : Swim/gun/cyber safety, anti-bullying, creating disaster kits for the community, develop a neighborhood preparedness plan, or your neighborhood’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) activities to support Hillsborough County’s disaster preparedness efforts

Strengthens community connections and involvement Examples : Helping neighbors in need, events that connect community members, neighborhood newsletter, neighborhood bulletin board, and cleanups

Neighborhood Mini-Grants

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program!

The 2026 Neighborhood Mini-Grant applications will be accepted from Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, through Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, at 5 PM.

Neighborhood organizations who are looking to enhance their communities through innovative and creative community projects are invited to apply during open application periods. The maximum grant award is $5,000.

Neighborhood Mini-Grant project categories

Mini-grant applications must describe how the proposed project fosters healthy, safe, and engaged neighborhoods. Projects are required to engage the community as active participants, and they must address a need(s) or improve the quality of life in one of the following categories.

Eligibility

Must be a Homeowners Association, Neighborhood Civic Association, Condominium Association, or Neighborhood Association
Must be located within Hillsborough County. This includes the cities of Tampa, Temple Terrace, and Plant City
Must be listed in the Neighborhood Listing before applying for the Mini-Grant
To check that your organization is listed in the Neighborhood Listing, click the magnifying glass and type your organization’s name in the search bar. If your organization is listed, your association’s information will appear. Please verify that the organization’s information is current.
To update the neighborhood organization’s information, click the “here” link within the information box. You will be redirected to the Neighborhood Listing Update Form. Follow the prompts to submit your changes.
If your association is not in the Neighborhood Listing, click the Neighborhood Listing Application and apply by Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025. Your Neighborhood Liaison will contact you when they receive your submission. Submissions will be reviewed, and organizations will be notified of their status within three business days.

Funding

Grant funding can be reimbursed up to the amount awarded or may be utilized for direct purchases as outlined in the award notification. $5,000 is the maximum amount awarded to a neighborhood organization for the Mini-Grant Program.

Resources

The Mini-Grant Program Guide is your main resource to ensure you submit a complete and competitive application. It's designed to provide guidance and instructions on submitting the necessary information for your application and to help manage the mini-grant process, should you be awarded.

Mini-Grant Program Guide (PDF)

It is important that you understand the requirements for each item to ensure the proper submission of your mini-grant components.

How to apply

Applicants can log into the Participant Portal to complete an application and upload board meeting minutes.

Key dates

Application Open: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
Application Deadline: Monday, Nov. 12, 2025, by 5 PM
Letter of Understanding: Friday, Jan. 16, 2025, by 5 PM (applicable if awarded)
Grantee Mid-Term Reports Due: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, by 5 PM
Grantee Final Reports Due: Friday, July 31, 2026, by 5 PM

Contact

For questions or assistance, contact Neighborhood Relations.
Department: Customer Service & Support
Email: neighborhood-relations@hcfl.gov
Phone: (813) 272-5860