Monique Leon
Recreation Manager
April 15, 2026
That the City Council approve
the Fiscal Year 2027 Phase I
Co-Sponsorship Program for
events occurring July through
December 2026.
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• Intended to facilitate community events
open to the general public
• Provides city co-sponsorship for events
through in-kind contributions of fee
waivers, city services, and staff time
• Does not provide funding for third-party
vendors, outside services, or other cost
or services not provided by the City
• Does not assist in the form of cash
towards an event
3 Corona
-based non-profit or government agency
Event must be open to the public and
accomplish one or more of the following: Promote Corona as a safe, vibrant, and family -
friendly community
Promote Corona as a desirable place to live, visit,
or do business
Promote Corona as a destination and/or
encourage tourism
Enhance qualify of life and well-being
Advance pride in multicultural community Encourage neighborhood identity and pride Promote cultural and artistic wellness 16 4
Same Program, Twice The Opportunity!
STEPS PHASE ONE
July - December 2026
PHASE TWO
January - June 2027
Applications Available February July
Applications Due March August
Application Review March/April September
Present Recommendations to Council April October
Adoption of FY Budget, Award Letters June November
5 Event
Date
Event & Organizer New / Returning Service /
Amenity
Fee Waiver
Request
8/1 Mural Art Show of Classic Cars Show
Corona Art Association New Event
VAC Lot/
South Lawn $1,227.00
8/1 Barbers and Backpacks
The Leela Project Returning CCC $1,871.00
8/21–
8/22
Annual Broadway Concert
Circle City Chorale Returning HCC Theater $1,581.00
8/29 Pakistan Day Mela
For the People Taskforce New Event Butterfield Park $1,247.00 9/11 Patriot Day
Corona Chamber Foundation Returning HCC Lawn $2,983.00
Event
Date
Event & Organizer New /
Returning
Service / Amenity Fee Waiver
Request
9/19 Rockstars & Superheroes
Crystal Roses Inc New HCC Lawn $1,081.00
10/8 Corona Historic Preservation
Corona Historic Preservation Society Returning HCC Community Room $837.00
10/17 Inland Empire Light the Night
Blood Cancer United Returning Santana Park $2,076.00
11/12 Kristallnacht Commemoration
Temple Beth Sholom of Corona Returning Library Community Room
$816.00
11/15 World Day of Remembrance
Streets Are For Everyone Returning HCC Front Lawn/
Community Room $1,000.00
Total $14,719.00
Phase I Requests $14,719.00
Phase II Requests TBD
FY27 TOTAL $14,719.00
8 Community Events Co-Sponsorship Program Funding Policy 6400.009 • Adopted in January 2015 and revised in December 2024
• Add clarifying language for Non-profit requirements:
Organizations must be in good standing with the California Tax Board Non-profits must have a physical branch in Corona
• Cap the annual funding allocation at $30,000 per fiscal year 16 10
That the City Council approve
the Fiscal Year 2027 Phase I
Co-Sponsorship Program for
events occurring July through
December 2026.
City of Corona
Questions?
[email protected]
Recreation Manager