FY 2024-25 Community Events and Program Grant Worksheet Attachment 1 # Organization Name Event/Program Requested
Amount
Recommended
Amount Council Approved
1 Armenian Relief Society of
Western USA, Social Services
Homelessness Educational Workshops on financial management, tenant rights, job development, and housing resources. $ 10,000.00 $3,000.00
2 Beauty Bus Pop-up Salons provide grooming and self-care services for caregivers whose family members have Alzheimer's Disease. $ 5,000.00 $3,000.00
3 Boys & Girls Club of Burbank
and Greater East Valley
Back to School Fair provides students with school supplies, dental and visions screenings, clothing, and more. $ 10,000.00 $4,000.00
4 Bridging Community
Resources
Let Them Have Their Voices Project provides communication devices to empower non-speaking autistic children. $ 10,000.00 $1,500.00
5 Burbank Human Relations
Council
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day "I Have a Dream" Breakfast aims to celebrate service to the community and includes speeches by students and words of remembrance and inspiration. $ 2,500.00 $1,500.00 6 Burbank Pride Inc Burbank Pride's Family Pride in the Park is a one-day event that features live entertainment, games, food trucks, and over 60 local vendors, and supports Burbank's LGBTQIA+ community and allies. $ 10,000.00 $5,000.00 7 Burbank Temporary Aid Center Stamp Out Hunger 2026 collects and distributes food donations to those in need (May 9, 2026). $ 5,550.00 $4,000.00 8 Esperanza Health and
Wellness Center
Food Insecurity Program aims to serve an additional 1,000 families with an expansion of its food distribution program. $ 10,000.00 $1,500.00
9 Leadership Burbank Growth Campaign aims to provide aspiring and emerging leaders in Burbank with programs to develop their personal and professional skills and provide them with a deeper understanding of the Burbank community. $ 10,000.00 $5,000.00 10 Musicians at Play Foundation
Inc.
2026 Music is Instrumental Concert & Mentorship Program provides 190 students with training and mentorship, and includes a free public concert. $ 10,000.00 $4,000.00 11 National Charity League
Burbank
Girl Power 2025 is a one-day event aimed at empowering girls ages 10-18 in the Burbank community with leadership speakers, games, and activities $ 2,500.00 $1,500.00 12 Salit Foundation The Burbank Creative Collective Arts Festival Spring 2026 is a free multidisciplinary community event celebrating music and visual arts. $ 10,000.00 $3,000.00 13 St. Robert Bellarmine Church The Classic Car Show is a one-day event featuring classic cars with all proceeds going to support the Cancer Center at St. Joseph's Hospital. $ 2,700.00 $1,500.00 14 Verdugo Hills Council The Bike Rodeo is a community event aimed at promoting bicycle safety, education, and skill development for all ages. $ 10,000.00 $1,000.00
15 Village Community Counseling
Center
Fall Family Carnival raises awareness of the Counseling Center's programs, with proceeds raised supporting the Center's services. $ 3,000.00 $1,500.00
16 Walt Disney Parent Teacher
Association
The Dia de Los Muertos cultural festival honors Latino heritage and features live music, Latin cuisine, crafts, games, activities, and an outdoor altar gallery. $ 10,000.00 $2,000.00 17 Zonta Club of Burbank Area
Foundation
The Red Sand Project aims to raise awareness about human trafficking, using red sand to symbolize victims of exploitation. $ 5,000.00 $2,000.00
$45,000.00
2025 Funding
Recommendations
Total
Recommended for Funding
FY 2024-25 Community Events and Program Grant Worksheet Attachment 1 # Organization Name Event/Program Requested
Amount
Recommended
Amount Council Approved
18 Breaking the Chains
Foundation
How to Love Yourselfie Youth Arts and Wellness Camp aims to help youth embrace their individuality and sense of self through artistic outlets, cooking, health, and wellness activities. $ 5,000.00 $0.00 19 Burbank Arts and Education
Foundation
State of the Schools is an event at Woodbury University, in partnership with BUSD, that aims to celebrate public education and raise awareness of challenges facing the district. $ 4,273.50 $0.00 20 Burbank Eco Council 2026 Earth Day Celebration is a community event aimed at increasing awareness of sustainability practices and environmental programs. $ 10,000.00 $0.00
21 Burbank International Film
Festival BIFF is a 6-day festival featuring film screenings, red carpet events, Q&A sessions, and more. $ 15,000.00 $0.00 22 Burbank Kiwanis Foundation The Sound Wellness Program offers Burbank residents the opportunity to experience sound beds that use vibroacoustic therapy to promote relaxation and mental clarity. $ 11,630.00 $0.00 23 Burbank Temporary Aid Center Stamp Out Hunger 2025 collects and distributes food donations to those in need (May 10, 2025). $ 2,810.00 $0.00 24 CityLight LA Church CityLight LA Fall Fest is a community event with trunk or treat, outdoor movie screenings, and local vendors. $ 5,500.00 $0.00 25 Conundrum Theatre Company The 10th Anniversary Gala celebrates Conundrum Theatre's 10th anniversary and includes live performances and awards. $ 10,000.00 $0.00
26 Los Angeles County Bicycle
Coalition (BikeLA)
Public Space Activations promote sustainable transportation with the Infrastructure Tour de Burbank and Chandler Bike Path Family Ride. $ 10,000.00 $0.00
27 Los Angeles Walks Public Space Activations are events at Metrolink stations that will feature art, activities, and programming to promote safe, accessible transit. $ 10,000.00 $0.00 28 Rockin' for the Arts Burbank Entertainment Summit is a one-day event aimed at offering filmmakers and storytellers networking opportunities and panels with industry professionals $ 10,000.00 $0.00 29 Sights and Sounds of Africa
Inc.
Aims to expand their Programs and Services which include culturally appropriate social service providers for counseling and therapy. $ 20,000.00 $0.00
30 The Colony Theatre Company Spring Summer Mainstage Production provides an accessible musical to engage the community and support artists. $ 10,000.00 $0.00
31 Truth and Accountability
League (TAAL)
The Stand TAAL to Hate PSA campaign encourages reporting of hate crimes through LA vs. Hate and 211 LA to raise awareness. $ 10,000.00 $0.00
32 Verdugo Hills Council Character Counts Camp provides activities to youth ages 5-11 to promote character development, leadership, and teamwork. $ 10,000.00 $0.00
33 Zonta Club of Burbank Area
Foundation
SOAP Project is an initiative that distributed labeled toiletries to hotels to educate the community to recognize human trafficking signs. $ 1,028.42 $0.00 271,491.92$ Total Amount of Funds Requested
Not Recommended for Funding