Angela Chan & Tracey Gott
CENGP Subcommittee Meeting
August 17, 2026
2026 Community Event and
Neighborhood Grant Program (CENGP)
Review and Upcoming Grant Cycle
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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2City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 CENGP Mission
The mission of the Sunnyvale
Community Event Grant Program is
to:
• Support and encourage groups to
build community and celebrate
our unique culture by holding
community events in Sunnyvale.
The mission of the Sunnyvale
Neighborhood Grant Program is to:
• Build community engagement and
create a sense of belonging;
• Help residents develop a sense of
pride and ownership in their
neighborhoods; and
• Continue to develop collaborative
partnerships between Sunnyvale’s
neighborhoods and City Hall.
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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3City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 • Review of current 2026 cycle
• New Special Event council policies
• Discussion items for 2027 grant application
- Any Sunnyvale resident to submit a Neighborhood
Block Party grant application
• Review Community Funding Program for Non-
pro
fit organizations
• Approve 2027 CENG applications and process
CENGP Agenda
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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4City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Community Events Funding – Fall Cycle 1 CY 2025
Organization Request Grant Award
South Asian Cultural Association of Sunnyvale (SACAS) $20,000 $18,000 Animal Assisted Happiness $4,450 $4,450
Cupertino Symphonic Band $1,640 $1,640
Duo Duo Animal Welfare Project $1,500 $1,500
Ellis School PTA $2,500 $2,500
Sunnyvale Swim Club $5,760 $5,760
Sunnyvale Presbyterian Church $5,000 $5,000
Autism Society of SF Bay Area $110,000 $15,345
Community Events - Fall $150,850 $54,195
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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5City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Community Events Funding – Spring Cycle 2 CY 2025
Organization Request Grant Award
Bay Area Cultural Connections (BACC) $4,167 $4,167
Society of Heart’s Delight $10,000 $7,500
Sunnyvale Heritage Community Foundation $4,800 $4,800
Community Events - Spring $18,967 $16,467
Fall Cycle 8 $54,195
Spring Cycle 3 $16,467
Community Events Annual Total 11 $70,662
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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6City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Neighborhood Grants Funding – Fall Cycle 1 CY 2025
Organization Request Grant Award
Bidwell Resident Association $2,000 $2,000
Cherry Chase $5,000 $5,000
Cherryhill $3,750 $3,750
Heritage District Association $4,200 $4,200
Murphy District $5,000 $5,000
Ortega Park $3,000 $3,000
San Miguel $5,000 $5,000
Serra North $350 $350
SNAIL $5,000 $5,000
SunnyArts $1,500 $1,500
Sunset Pastoria $500 $500
Valley Forge $1,500 $1,500
Neighborhood Grants - Fall $36,800 $36,800
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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7City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Neighborhood Grants Funding – Spring Cycle 2 CY 2025
Organization Request Grant Award
Cherryhill $1,250 $1,250
Cumberland South $2,000 $2,000
Gavello Glen $2,000 $1,500
Lakewood Village $5,000 $5,000
Panama Park (Spring) $1,370 $1,370
Neighborhood Grants - Spring $11,620 $11,120
Fall Cycle 12 $36,800
Spring Cycle 5 $11,120
Neighborhood Grants Annual Total 17 $47,920
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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8City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Block Party Grant Funding – Fall Cycle 1 CY 2025
Organization Request Grant Award
Challenger West $500 $500
Cherry Chase - Parkington Ave $400 $400
Cherry Chase -Jamestown & Bernardo $500 $500
Cherry Chase -Lois, Blair & Dona Avenues $500 $500
Cumberland West $500 $500
Heritage District - Carroll St. $500 $500
Ortega Park NA -Heron Ave. $500 $500
SNAIL $500 $500
Sunset Pastoria - Sunset Ave. (Muender & Coolidge); Fall $500 $500 Sunset Pastoria - Sunset Ave. (Muender & Coolidge); Aug. $500 $500 Block Party - Fall $4,900 $4,900
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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9City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Block Party Grant Funding – Spring Cycle 2 CY 2025
Organization Request Grant Award
Cherry Chase - Morningside $500 $500
Cherry Chase - Kenbridge $500 $500
Cherry Chase - Grape Ave. $500 $500
Cherryhill NA $500 $500
Murphy District Association $500 $500
OPNA - Boblink Circle $500 $500
SNAIL - Fair Oaks $500 $500
SNAIL #2 - Fair Oaks $500 $500
SunnyArts NA $500 $500
Block Party - Spring $4,500 $4,500
Fall 10 $4,900
Spring 9 $4,500
Block Party
Annual Total 19 $9,400
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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10City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 3 Year Recap
Community Event Grants CY 2024
Actual
CY 2025
Actual
CY 2026
Actual
Applications Received 11 13 11
Funding Requested $37,616 $118,700 $169,817
Grant Awarded $22,000 $31,275 $70,662
Neighborhood Grants CY 2024
Actual
CY 2025
Actual
CY 2026
Actual
Applications Received 15 10 17
Funding Requested $19,440 $16,725 $48,420
Grant Awarded $14,000 $16,725 $47,920
Neighborhood Block Grants CY 2026 Actual
Applications Received 19
Funding Requested $9,400
Grant Awarded $9,400
Total Funding CY 2026 Actual
Community Event Grants $70,662
Neighborhood Grants $47,920
Neighborhood Block Parties $9,400
TOTAL $127,982
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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11City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 New Special Event Council Policies (2027)
• Based on Special Event Council Policy 7.2.18
Organizations receiving CENGP funds for their event are not eligible for special event fee waivers. The City will not waive any fees; grant awards may be used to cover approved costs, including City costs payable to the City • Process for waiver requests inconsistent with the standards set forth above Applicants for Community Event Grant funding must submit a marketing plan with the application to include the types of advertisements to be used and where they will be placed. Furthermore, post-event evaluation must be provided to the City, reporting what advertising/marketing was conducted and its frequency. The applicant must include a copy of any billing for ads and a tear-sheet or other copy of the advertisements. Included a new question: What is your four-year sustainability plan for this event? Please include your approach to funding, community partnerships, volunteer support, and organizational capacity to ensure the event's continued success.
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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12City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Proposed Changes to 2027 Neighborhood Block Party Grant • Allow any Sunnyvale resident to
subm
it a Neighborhood Block Party
grant application
• Remove eligibility criteria that only
registered Neighborhood
Associations can apply for this grant
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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13City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Next Steps for 2027 Cycle
• Direction to staff based on discussion
• Op
en grant cycle – Sept. 1 through October 9
• Reconvene on December 7, 2026
• Subcommittee recommendations to Council in
January 2027
Upcoming Grant Cycles:
• Fall Cycle; Sept. 1 – Oct 9, 2026 for 80% of funding
• Spring Cycle; March 8 – April 16, 2027 for 20% of
funding
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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14City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Community Funding Program for Sunnyvale Nonprofits
• The Nonprofit Grant Program is intended to accomplish the following:
Strengthen Nonprofit Operations
Align with Council’s Strategic Goals
• Draft application packet to be reviewed by subcommittee in December 2026 meeting • Applications will be available to nonprofits in Spring cycle (same as CENGP) • Total funding available - $50,000
• Subcommittee will review applications April 2027 (same as CENGP) • Subcommittee recommendations will go to Council May/June 2027(same as CENGP) • Funded nonprofits will have from July – December 2027 to expend grant funds
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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15City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Community Funding Program for Sunnyvale Nonprofits
Initial Grant Considerations
Primary Focus Nonprofit operations and programs (supports council strategic goals/priorities) Funding Purpose One-time projects/programs that either build staff development, volunteer development or a specific community need
Eligible Expenses Strategic planning, program costs, training expenses, supplies, capacity building (no ongoing expenses)
Funding Duration One-time, calendar year basis
Eligibility Registered 501 (c)(3) organizations serving primarily Sunnyvale residents* Success Metrics Service delivery, organizational sustainability, resident impact Reimbursement Model Must submit receipts for reimbursement by Dec. 31, 2027 Grant Amount $10,000* maximum per organization
Sub – grant Not allowed
*Looking for feedback from CENGP Subcommittee
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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16City of Sunnyvale – Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Subcommittee – August 2026 Recommendation
Approve 2027 Community Events & Neighborhood Grant applications and process
DRAFT STAFF PRESENTATION
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