City Opens Neighborhood and Tree Grant Applications
Noblesville is accepting applications for two grant programs, with SMC Corp. of America increasing its tree-planting contribution.
Updated on Nov. 15, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The City of Noblesville has opened applications for its Neighborhood Match Grant and Tree Planting Grant. SMC Corp. of America is raising its Tree Planting Grant contribution from $2,500 to $5,000, and the city will match that donation.
Why it matters
The programs offer matching funds to neighborhood groups and support tree planting in Noblesville, giving residents a direct route to fund local improvements. The expanded corporate contribution increases the resources available for community greening projects.
SMC Corp. of America's Tree Planting Grant contribution doubles from $2,500 to $5,000, and the city will match it. The Neighborhood Match Grant provides a 1:1 match, with the city covering 50 percent of eligible costs up to $10,000 per project, though the number of applications received has not been disclosed.
The players
City of Noblesville
Noblesville is a city in Hamilton County, Indiana, north of Indianapolis, and administers both grant programs.
SMC Corp. of America
SMC Corp. of America is a longstanding Noblesville-area manufacturer and corporate donor that partners with the city on tree planting.
The details
Applications for the Neighborhood Match Grant and Tree Planting Grant are open through January 4, 2027, and all completed applications will be reviewed by the Neighborhood Match Grant Committee. Funding prioritizes design, construction or installation projects offering the greatest visibility and positive community impact.
Timeline
2025: The Neighborhood Match Grant program launched.
January 4, 2027: Application deadline for both grant programs.
February 2027: Grants are scheduled to be awarded.
2027: SMC Corp. of America marks its 50th anniversary with its increased donation.
Philanthropy Pattern
The 2026 application round extends the Neighborhood Match Grant launched by the City of Noblesville in 2025, which has already funded 25 neighborhoods. The expanded SMC Tree Planting Grant builds on the city's earlier partnership with the Noblesville Tree Board.
Homeowners associations and neighborhood groups in Noblesville can apply for a city match of up to $10,000 per project. Residents interested in planting trees can pursue Tree Planting Grant funding before the January 4, 2027 deadline.
The takeaway
Neighborhood groups and residents who want to improve public spaces should review eligibility and submit applications before the January 4, 2027 deadline.
What happens next
Grants will be awarded in February 2027 following the January 4, 2027 application deadline.
Further reading
Explore more local giving stories in Noblesville Philanthropy.
More information
Review the Neighborhood Match Grant application information on the City of Noblesville website.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Current Publishing.
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