It’s now easier to apply for a Neighborhood Matching Fund (NMF.) The Seattle Department of Neighborhoods recently launched a web-based management system to allow community members to apply for funds and manage awards online.

The next round of applications for the Small and Simple Projects Fund is May 9th and applications can be found here. Those awarded funds will now be able to electronically submit invoices and reports and make changes to documents. “Over time, its online features will provide much more efficiency for NMF staff to review, administer, monitor, and communicate with awardees and other stakeholders,” the release states.

Through 2011, applicants can still apply the traditional way by contacting the NMF Program at 206-233-0093 or email NMFund@seattle.gov.