SPECIAL EVENT GRANTS APPLICATION
Special Event Grant Application
Apply now for a Special Event Grant!
Special event grants are available annually to local community-based nonprofits that are corporations, associations, or agencies with a 501 (c)(3), 501 (c)(6), or other nonprofit status under the Internal Revenue Service Code.
For-profit entities and individuals are NOT eligible. Grant applications are required annually.
Previously awarded grant funding is NOT a guarantee for future funding.
Be sure to review all eligibility requirements found on our website:
https://www.hayward-ca.gov/discover/special-events/grants For questions or assistance, contact the Community and Media Relations division at (510) 583-3911 or [email protected].
Yes
No
*I have read and understand the Special Event Grants eligibility requirements found on the City of Hayward's website.
Next
SPECIAL EVENT GRANT APPLICATION
Attachment V
SPECIAL EVENTS GRANT APPLICATION
*Name of the applicant organization
Event Organizer Information
*Name of applicant
Should be the primary contact
First name
Last name
*Applicant organization address
Address
City
State
Zip code
*Applicant phone number
(ex: 510-583-4300)
*Applicant email address
(ex: [email protected]
SPECIAL EVENT GRANT APPLICATION
Attachment V
SPECIAL EVENT GRANT APPLICATION
I am not part of a nonprofit organization
501c(3)
501c(6)
Other nonprofit status (please specify)
*Type of organization
*What documentation can you provide to prove your nonprofit status? (Check all that apply)
Articles of Incorporation: These documents establish the organization as a legal entity and should include language indicating nonprofit status.
IRS Determination Letter: Issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), this letter confirms the organization's tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Financial Statements: These may include income statements, balance sheets, and other financial documents that demonstrate the organization's nonprofit activities.
Proof of State Registration: Registration with the California Attorney General's Registry of Charitable Trusts.
Other (please specify)
SPECIAL EVENT GRANT APPLICATION
Attachment V
SPECIAL EVENT GRANT APPLICATION
Please upload your nonprofit verification
If your file is larger than 16MB, please email your documentation to: SpecialEvents@hayward- ca.gov
Choose File
No
Yes (please specify the event(s) and dates(s))
*Have you previously hosted any other special events in the City of Hayward?
No file chosen
Next
SPECIAL EVENT GRANT APPLICATION
Attachment V
SPECIAL EVENT GRANT APPLICATION
*Event name
About you event
*Proposed date(s) of the event
*Proposed event location
(The event must be held in the City of Hayward
*Describe your event
(Include activities, entertainment, vendors, food, beverages, participating organizations, etc. *What tier applies best to your event?
(IThis information determines the grant amount your event is eligible for as well as informs your application deadlines. More information on how an event qualifies for each tier can be found on our website https://www.hayward-ca.gov/discover/special-events/grants ) TIER I Special Event — Grant Amount: $10,000 (deadline to apply 120 days prior to the event)
TIER II Special Event — Grant Amount: $5,000 (deadline to apply 90 days prior to the event)
TIER III Special Event — Grant Amount: $2,500 (deadline to apply 45 days prior to the event)
TIER IV Special Event — Grant Amount: $XXX (deadline to apply 120 days prior to the event)
SPECIAL EVENT GRANT APPLICATION
Attachment V
SPECIAL EVENT GRANT
*What is the proposed budget for the event?
*If awarded a Special Event Grant, how do you intend to use the grant? *Describe how you intend to promote your event
(Please note: The award of City funding to support a Special Event does not carry with it a promise of promotional support by the City of Hayward of an individual Special Event. *Describe how your event will benefit the City of Hayward Yes
No
*Have you already applied for a Special Event Permit for this event? Done
SPECIAL EVENT GRANT APPLICATION
Attachment V