Neighborhood Grant Program
Block Party Application
Calendar Year 2026
Application Deadline for Fall Cycle (#1): Friday, October 10, 2025, by 5 p.m.
Thank you for your interest in hosting a Block Party under the Neighborhood Grant Program. Please make sure you thoroughly review the grant guidelines and eligibility criteria to determine if your group qualifies for funding. Grant decisions are based upon a competitive review process; this application and any attachments are intended to be the primary subject of evaluating your application. The City will accept applications through Friday, October 10, 2025, by 5 p.m. Applicants will be notified of award decisions in Jan./Feb. 2026.
For questions, email [email protected] or call 408-730-7599.
1. Block parties are intended to be smaller events within a neighborhood group so residents that live within close proximity to each other may further develop their relationship and communication. Review Block Party guidelines on the city website - https://www.sunnyvale.ca.gov/homes-streets-and-property/neighborhood-resources/block- party-permit. Maximum funding per block party is $500 and applications must be signed by a neighborhood group leader listed in the annual registration form.
Block Party
Tier Level # Households Maximum # of Applications
Tier 1 Under 250 2
Tier 2 251 – 499 4
Tier 3 500 & Over 6
Funding priority is neighborhood grants and only if funding is still available will block party applications be considered.
Complete applications may be submitted in the following ways:
Mail or Drop Off in Person:
Sunnyvale Community Center (Recreation Center Front Desk) Attn: Recreation Services Administration
550 E. Remington Dr., Sunnyvale CA 94087
Email: [email protected]
Name of Neighborhood Group or Association:
Name of Individual Submitting Application:
Individual’s Email: Phone:
Grant Amount Requesting from the City of Sunnyvale ($500 maximum): $ Attachment 5
Based on the total number of households, which tier does your Neighborhood Group or Association fall under? ____ Tier 1 (under 250 households) _____ Tier 2 (251-499) ____ Tier 3 (500 & Over)
Describe how the total number of households in your Neighborhood Group or Association is calculated.
Event Description:
1. Date, time and location of the Block Party.
2. What are the geographic boundaries of those invited to the Block Party.
3. What are the activities planned?
4. How many people or households are expected to attend?
5. Describe your outreach plan to generate participation.
6. Describe how the Block Party will achieve one or more of the following focus areas:
• Increase communication among neighbors
• Build bridges between cultures
• Improve the physical condition of the neighborhood
• Enhance neighborhood pride and identity
Attachment 5
Neighborhood Grant Program
Block Party Application Budget Form
Please list the Block Party’s projected expenses using the form below. Note: This is a reimbursement grant.
All eligible receipts and invoices showing payment must be submitted for reimbursement within 30 days of the event and no later than December 31, 2026.
Project Expenses
Activity Estimated Costs
1. $
2. $
3. $
4. $
5. $
Estimated Total Expenses $
Amount Requested from the City of Sunnyvale $
Reviewed by Neighborhood Association or Group leader. In order to facilitate communication and coordination within a neighborhood association or group, all Block Party applications must be reviewed and signed by a leader listed in the current registration form.
Applications that are not signed by a leader listed in the current registration form are incomplete and will not be considered for funding. To find the current leader, you can refer to the Neighborhood Association Map and Contact List posted on the City of Sunnyvale webpage. Go to Sunnyvale.ca.gov. and put “Neighborhood Association” in the search bar.
Name of Neighborhood Association or Group Leader: _______________________________
Signature: _______________________________________
Date: ________________
Attachment 5