Apply for reimbursement funding to bring your neighborhood projects to life.
The Columbia Council of Neighborhoods (CCN) Incentive Grant Program is designed to support neighborhood-led initiatives that strengthen community connections, improve shared spaces, and enhance quality of life.
Whether your neighborhood is hosting an event, launching a newsletter, or organizing a clean-up, this program helps offset the cost of making it happen.
Funding opportunities
What Can Be Funded
Eligible expenses include costs associated with neighborhood activities such as:
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Community clean-ups
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Beautification projects (planting, landscaping, etc.)
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Neighborhood gatherings or events
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Newsletters and communication materials
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Website development
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Barricade or event-related fees
Note: Food and beverage expenses are not eligible for reimbursement.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for funding:
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The project must have taken place during FY 2025 (since July 1, 2025)
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The neighborhood must not have received a CCN incentive grant within the past two years
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The project cannot receive duplicate funding from the City of Columbia or Richland County
How to Apply
To complete your application, submit the following:
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Completed application form
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Receipts for all project expenses
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At least one photo of the completed project
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Proof of acknowledgment of CCN funding (example: signage, newsletter, or email mention)
Submission Deadline:
May 31, 2026
Applications will be reviewed by the CCN Executive Committee. Selected neighborhoods will be invited to receive their award at the June 2026 CCN meeting. A representative from the neighborhood must be present to accept the award.
Ready to Get Funded?
Complete this form to apply for reimbursement funding through the Columbia Council of Neighborhoods Incentive Grant Program.
Projects must have taken place during FY 2025 (after July 1, 2025), and all submissions must be received by May 31, 2026.