The Department of Neighborhoods announced funding for 28 different neighborhood projects through the department's Matching fund.

This season's award recipients will include projects from all over the city covering subjects as diverse as public art, race and social justice, youth-development, and environmental protection.

Four times a year, Small and Simple Project Fund Awards are given to groups committed to building a better community by matching public funds with locally raised money, donated materials, and volunteer labor. The 28 awards totaling $320,545 in city funding range from $3,750 to $15,000. In addition to the city's contributions, communities will match the amount with resources valued at $463,712.

The Small and Simple Projects Fund is one of four components of the Neighborhood Matching Fund, and provides up to $15,000 to support community-driven projects. Seattle neighborhoods have completed more than 3100 projects during the past 19 years with the Neighborhood Matching Fund.