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

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Neighborhood Mini-Grant program. The application period for this mini-grant cycle is now closed. We look forward to reading all about the wonderful projects your neighborhood has for the 2027 Neighborhood Mini-Grant application cycle that will open fall 2026.

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.

Grant recipient information

Congratulations on being awarded a 2026 Neighborhood Mini-Grant! You are one step closer to making your community healthy, safe, and engaged.

The Mini-Grant Recipient Guide is your main resource. It's designed to provide guidance and instructions on submitting the required documentation and to help manage your Mini-Grant project.

Mini-Grant Recipient Guide (PDF)

It's important that you understand the program requirements to ensure the proper submission of your Mini-Grant components, in particular for reimbursement of any money spent.

Key deadlines

Signed Letter of Understanding and Prohibition Against Economic Incentives for Foreign Entities Affidavit Deadline: Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, by 5 PM
Mid-Term Report Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, by 5 PM
Budget Modification Deadline: Wednesday, June 17, 2026, by 5 PM
Purchasing Deadline: Friday, June 26, 2026, by 5 PM
Reimbursement Deadline: Friday, July 17, 2026, by 5 PM
Final Report Due: Friday, July 31, 2026, by 5 PM
Project Deadline: Friday, July 31, 2026, by 5 PM

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.

Need help to get your project idea going? Click here to learn about some of the past Neighborhood Mini-Grant recipients.

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.

Contact

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