Tampa Bay Newspapers : Grants available for homeowner associations  
Another example of HOAs being built into the intergovernmental system as extensions of local government:

LARGO – Through the Good Neighbors Partnership Grant Program, homeowner associations have a chance to get free money. A Good Neighbors Partnership Grant Workshop will take place on Wednesday, Jan. 24, 6 p.m., at Largo City Hall Community Room.
warding up to $10,000 in matching funds, the City Commission established the program to help fund neighborhood projects, such as entryway monuments, park improvements, decorative lighting and landscaping.