IMAGINE YOUNTVILLE HAPPINESS GRANT
SMALL GRANT FUND APPLICATION
2027 Funding Period
The Town of Yountville Community Foundation is bringing back the Happiness grants previously administered years ago. The purpose of these grants was to bring smiles and happiness to one person, group or community in Yountville. Examples of previously funded Happiness grants included Book Barrels, Bubble Machine, Pay it Forward Flowers and more.
Through the Imagine Yountville grant fund program, we created a micro-grant fund program that is intended to provide small funding opportunities for a person, group, or community of people who need a minimum of $250 up to $2,500 to launch an idea or add to an existing program or project that will result in happiness.
What do we mean by happiness? We would like to see a project that will result in:
● positive emotions
● supportive relationships
● Community engagement
2027 Funding Period – Key Dates
Application Period Opens September 17, 2026
In-Person Orientation 5:30 PM September 22, 2026
Question & Answer Distributed September 30, 2026
Application Deadline October 14, 2026
TOYCF Board Meeting &
Application Review
October 23, 2026
TOYCF Special Meeting for
Final Approval
November 6, 2026
Applicants Notified November 9, 2026
Project Funding Period Begins 1/1/2027
Projects Complete 12/31/2027
APPLICATION PROCESS INFORMATION
Applications must be submitted in PDF format by emailing [email protected]. The PDF can be one document containing all the information assets or separate files for each.
The deadline to apply is October 14, 2026; emails must be received no later than midnight. Applicants will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive an email within 3 business days of sending in your application, please check in by email or call 707-948-2627.
After the In-person Orientation, a list of Questions and Answers will be posted on the website www.toycf.org. We recommend you check this document before emailing questions and/or submitting your application.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What types of projects may be funded?
The TOYCF Micro-grant fund program will fund projects that will result in:
● positive emotions
● supportive relationships
● Community engagement
2. Who may apply
A. Applicants do not have to be an established organization to apply B. Individuals, Non-profits, Neighborhood Groups, service clubs, or other organizations are encouraged to apply
3. What Expenses are Eligible?
A. Contractor Fees
B. Supplies
C. Equipment Rentals
D. Permit and insurance fees or costs
E. Other costs associated with the project
F. Planning Costs
4. Expenses that are not eligible:
A. Costs incurred prior to the grant award
B. Indirect costs, ongoing operational costs or overhead expenses like rent C. Mortgage, property taxes, utilities or office supplies D. Ongoing maintenance, upkeep or repairs
E. Fundraising expenses
F. Staff salaries
G. Membership Dues
H. New business seed money
I. Individual training or education
J. Travel
5. What information is needed?
● Your name
● Email
● Phone number
● Project title
● Project website, if available
6. What are the Criteria for Grant Evaluation?
(Total possible points are used for scoring applications) ● Who are you? Total possible points: 5
● Who will you make happy with this project? Total possible points: 5 ● What is the project? Total possible points: 5
● When will you start the project? Total possible points: 5 ● Where will you do this project? Total possible points: 5 ● Why do you want to do this project? Total possible points: 5 ● How will you do the project? Total possible points: 5 ● How much money will you need to start or support this project? Total possible points: 5
Application Checklist
Application Form
Permission from Property Owner or Authorized Manager if your project will take place on private property (provide in writing)
Permission and Approval for Town-Owned Property, if applicable (provide in writing)
Use of Parks or Recreation Facilities (approval in writing) Public Art Projects (approval in writing)
Special Events taking place on city streets, sidewalks, or in a park (approval in writing)
IMAGINE YOUNTVILLE
HAPPINESS GRANTS
SMALL-GRANT FUND APPLICATION
2027 FUNDING
Project Name: Requested Grant Amount: $
Your Name: Email:
Phone Number: Project Website, if available:
Tell us about yourself or your organization/group. (Who are you?) Project Name:
Who are you going to make happy with this project?
What is the project?
When will you start the project?
Where will you do the project?
Why do you want to do this project?
How will you do the project?
How much money will you need to start or support the project? (Grant Amount)