Community Event Grants

The Community Event Grant Program is designed to help our community connect with each other while exploring new cultures and improving the quality of life for all Palo Altans. The goals of the Program are to:
  1. Build a sense of community.
  2. Develop or renew relationships.
  3. Encourage interaction between generations and cultures.
  4. Develop collaborative partnerships between Palo Alto groups and the City.

There are 2 tiers to the Community Event Grant:

Tier 1 
- Attendance estimated less than 500 persons
- Up to $2,500 reimbursement
- CSD facility rental fees waived for the day of your event (up to 8 hours)
Tier 2
- Attendance estimated 500+ persons 
- Up to $5,000 reimbursement
- CSD facility rental fees waived for the day of your event (up to 8 hours)
 
Grants may be applied for at any time throughout the year (at least 45 days prior to requested date) and will be awarded on activities that meet eligibility requirements on a "first come, first served" basis. Grantees may be required to acquire additional permits, staff will help identify what these permits are and connect you with the department needed to acquire them.

  

Funding Process

Step 1.Rules & Guidelines

Read and review the Community Event Grant Guidelines prior to submitting your application.

Step 2.Send Your Application

Complete your application

Grant Agreement

Once your application has been reviewed and tentatively approved, a Grant Agreement will be emailed to the email address listed on the application. Full grant approval will come after you have read and signed the agreement.

Step 3.Evaluation

After your event is complete, a Grant Evaluation, including copies of itemized receipts and/or invoices must be submitted within thirty (30) days.

Contact Us

Phone

(650) 463-4902

Email

CSDPrograms@paloalto.gov
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