Surprise groups that want to get in on small grants the city is providing must attend a pre-application meeting next week that gives information about the Neighborhood Grant Program and the application process.

It will be held at 5 p.m. on Monday, June 30 in the Council Overflow Room at City Hall, 16000 N. Civic Center Plaza.

The Surprise City Council approved $10,000 in funding to support the Neighborhood Grant Program, which provides eligible neighborhoods with small grants to fund neighborhood events, functions or community improvements.

The council awared $5,000 last year to Homestead at Marley Park for community events and Royal Ranch for a holiday event.

Groups seeking funds for the next fiscal year, which starts July 1, will need to do the following:

• Complete and submit a Neighborhood Grant Program Application to Deb Perry by by 5 p.m.  Friday, Aug. 22.
• This application must be signed by a minimum of five neighbors within your residential area supporting the idea and the project applicant.
• The application must include a thorough description of how the funding will be utilized.
• Include the Homeowners Association  Board approval, if required.

Visit surpriseaz.gov/NGP, or call 623-222-1623.