Neighborhood Grant Program Application
Calendar Year 2027
Application Deadline for Fall Cycle (#1): Friday, October 9, 2026, by 5 p.m.
T
hank you for your interest in the Neighborhood Grant Program. Please thoroughly review the grant guidelines and eligibility criteria to determine if your group qualifies for funding, available here.
G
rant decisions are based upon a competitive review process; this application and any attachments are intended to be the primary subject of evaluating your grant proposal. The City will accept applications through Friday, October 9, 2026, by 5 p.m. Applicants will be notified of award decisions in Jan./Feb. 2027. For questions, email [email protected] or call 408-730-7599.
C
omplete 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]
N
ame of Neighborhood Group or Association:
N
ame of Individual Submitting Application:
Indi
vidual’s Email: Phone:
N
ame of Proposed Project:
F
unding Level:
Neighborhood Grant
Tier Level # Households Maximum Funding
Tier 1 Under 250 $1,500
Tier 2 251 – 499 $3,000
Tier 3 500 & Over $5,000
Gr
ant Amount Requesting from the City of Sunnyvale (see details above): $ B
ased 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) D
escribe how the total number of households in your Neighborhood Group or Association is calculated.
Attachment 4
Neighborhood Group/Association Background
1. When was your neighborhood group or association formed and why?
1a. What are the geographic boundaries of your group, including which Council District?
Project Description
2. Describe your proposed project and/or event.
2a. How will it benefit the residents in your neighborhood and/or your neighborhood association?
2b. How many people or households are expected to attend or benefit from the project or event?
Attachment 4
2c. Describe your outreach plan to generate awareness and support for the project/event.
3. Describe how your project and/or event focuses on one or more of the following areas:
• Increase communication among neighbors
• Build bridges between cultures
• Improve the physical condition of the neighborhood
• Enhance neighborhood pride and identity
1. 4. How will you determine the completed project and/or event was a success?
Attachment 4
Project Plan & Timeline
5. Use the chart below and list the specific activities needed to carry out your project and/or event including an estimated date of completion for each activity.
Activity Person(s) Responsible Completion Date
(MO/YR)
Example: Create flier/email for barbecue Jane Smith 08/26
1. 2.
3. 4.
5. 6.
7. 8.
9. 10.
11. 12.
Attachment 4
Project Team
While you may have many community members working on this project and/or event, project team leads will be critical to the project’s success. Please note that each member of the project team will need to sign the application acknowledging their commitment to this project.
1. Project Leader - The Project Leader serves as the primary point of contact for the grant application process. The Project Leader also has fiduciary responsibilities and is responsible for submitting a final project report to the City. The final report, including eligible receipts and invoices showing payment, is due within 30 days of project/event conclusion and no later than December 31, 2027.
Project Leader Name:
Email: Phone Number:
Mailing Address:
Signature: Date:
2. Treasurer - The treasurer tracks expenses, files receipts, oversees the budget and submits a final financial report to the City. The Project Leader may also serve as the Project Treasurer. Note: The City of Sunnyvale reserves the right to audit grant award funds.
Treasurer Name:
Email: Phone Number:
Mailing Address:
Signature: Date:
3. Other Project Team Member - List additional neighborhood residents who will work on this project and what their responsibilities will be? (i.e., coordinating volunteers, outreach to residents, creation of marketing materials, etc.)
Name:
Email: Phone Number:
Mailing Address:
Signature: Date:
Attachment 4
Neighborhood Grant Program
2. 2027 Project Budget Form
3. Please list the project’s projected expenses using the form below. All expense-related activities listed on your application must be included in this budget form. Note: This is a reimbursement grant. All eligible receipts and invoices showing payment must be submitted for reimbursement within 30 days of project/event conclusion and no later than December 31, 2027.
Project Expenses
Activity Estimated Costs
1. $
2. $
3. $
4. $
5. $
6. $
7. $
8. $
9. $
10. $
Estimated Total Expenses $
Amount Requested from the City of Sunnyvale $
Attachment 4