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Community Improvement Grants
Applications Now Available for 2023!
Next application deadline: March 31, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Do you have a fun, creative community project idea but need funding to get it going? The Community Advisory Board is excited to announce that it is now accepting applications for the 2023 Community Improvement Grant Program. See the Program Timelines below for due dates and additional details.
Questions? Please email [email protected] with questions about the application, application process or your project idea.
Application Packets
Information on Available Funds
Please note that funds are available while they last. Due to limited funding for the program, eligibility of an application is not a guarantee of funding.
The CAB is excited to share that in 2022, it awarded $21,640 in funds for community-led projects. This means that neighborhoods, community groups and other community based organizations are able to implement projects that benefit the Santa Rosa community, including mural and other art installation projects, food distribution projects, upgrades to recreation and community spaces, and much more! See a full list of projects below by scrolling down.
Grant Program Timeline
| Grant Timeline Items | Quarter 1 | Quarter 2 | Quarter 3 | Quarter 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applications Available | January 3, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | October 1, 2023 |
| Applications Due | March 31, 2023| 4pm | June 30, 2023| 4pm | Sept. 29, 2023 | 4pm | January 2, 2024 | 4pm |
| Staff Review | April 3-7, 2023 | July 3 - 7, 2023 | Oct. 2 - 6, 2023 | Jan. 2 - 5, 2024 |
| CAB Review and Selection | April 26, 2023 | July 26, 2023 | Oct. 25, 2023 | Jan. 24, 2024 |
| Projects Begin | Upon approval by CAB | Upon approval by CAB | Upon approval by CAB | Upon approval by CAB |
| Projects Complete | No later than 1 year after grant approval | No later than 1 year after grant approval | No later than 1 year after grant approval | No later than 1 year after grant approval |
What is the Community Improvement Grant (CIG) Program?
The CIG Program supports community building, improves neighborhoods, and strengthens relationships among residents. The CIG Program provides mini-grants for the City of Santa Rosa’s Neighborfest Program, which offers neighbors the chance to come together, have fun, and build stronger, more connected communities. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all community events including Neighborfest have been suspended until further notice. This year, in lieu of Neighborfest, the CAB will be issuing grants for eligible community improvement projects. All approved projects must be inclusive, accessible, free of charge to participants, and focus on broad community support.
Resources for Applicants and Grantees
Grant Program Informational Meetings
Grantee Forms
If you have completed your project, please use the links below to access the forms you will need for your final report and reimbursement:
Appeals
If you applied for a Community Improvement Grant and were not awarded, you can appeal the decision to the CAB. For information on how to submit an appeal, please email the Office of Community Engagement.
To view applications, please submit a Public Records Request.
2022 Community Improvement Grant Awards
| Organization | Project Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brew & LGBTQ Network | Repaint Rainbow Flag Crosswalk | $1,640 |
| Circuit Riders Community Services | Purchase of Water Trailer | $2,500 |
| EFZM Engage | South Park Day & Night Festival | $2,500 |
| Food For Thought | Bags of Love | $2,500 |
| Historic Railroad Square Association | HRSA Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides | $2,500 |
| Magnificence Magnifiers | Magnificence Magnifiers | $2,500 |
| Re-Sourcing Teens Resiliency Workshops | Re-Sourcing Teens Resiliency Workshops | $2,500 |
| South Park Coalition | Ice Cream Social & Public Safety Day | $2,500 |
| The Lost Church | Railroad Square Music Festival | $2,500 |
2021 Community Improvement Grant Awards
| Organization | Project Name | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arlene Francis Center Foundation | AFC Railroad Mural Project | $2,500 |
| Artstart | Pomo Mural Project | $2,500 |
| California Human Development | Fulton Day Labor Center Renovation Project | $2,500 |
| Common Ground Society | Support for Hospitalized Families | $1,000 |
| Community Matters | Safe School Ambassadors Program | $2,500 |
| Elsie Allen High School Foundation | EAHS Campus Mural Project | $2,500 |
| Food for Thought | COVID-19 Nutrition Program | $2,500 |
| Historic Railroad Square Association | HRSA Holiday Horse & Carriage Rides | $2,500 |
| On the Move | Santa Rosa Dia de los Muertos | $2,500 |
| Redwood Empire Chinese Association/Judy Kennedy | Chinatown Memorial Crosswalks Project | $2,275 |
| Santa Rosa High School Baseball Group | SRHS Baseball Facilities Upgrade Project | $2,500 |
| Santa Rosa Tool Library | Tool Acquisitions Program | $2,323 |
| Sonoma County Black Coalition | 2021 Disaster Preparedness Kits & Workshop | $2,500 |
| Sonoma County Black Forum | Food Distribution for Times Like These | $2,500 |
| St. Rose Neighborhood Association | St. Rose Neighborhood Mural Project | $1,053 |
| The Mural Project, Inc. | The Mural Project: Roseland | $2,500 |
| United Way of the Wine Country/Raizes Collective | Woodstock at United Way Project | $2,500 |
| West End Emergency Prep Group | West End Emergency Prep Project | $2,500 |
2020 Community Improvement Grant Awards
| Neighborhood | Organization | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Valley | Burbank Housing Development Corporation & Apple Valley Garden Committee |
$2,359 |
| Burbank Gardens | Burbank Gardens Neighborhood Association | $2,359 |
| Proctor Terrace | Proctor Terrace Parent-Teacher Association | $2,500 |
| South Park | South Park Residents Group | $2,500 |
| Southwest Santa Rosa | Latino Service Providers - Youth Promotores | $2,500 |
| West End & St. Rose | West End Neighborhood Association | $2,500 |