The Community Challenge Grants (CCG) program recognizes the communities’ interdependence and collective strength and funds neighborhood beautification projects that foster resilience, safety, and belonging in San Francisco.
Donor Name: City and County of San Francisco
State: California
County: San Francisco County (CA)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/09/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
CCG provides City funding for community-led, neighborhood improvements. They recognize the communities’ interdependence and collective strength and fund neighborhood beautification projects that foster resilience, safety, and belonging in San Francisco. CCG offers grants in two program areas:
- Infrastructure: Supports physical improvements to public spaces such as sidewalk gardens, public art, or street amenities.
- Activation: Supports activities that bring people together and foster community use, such as cleanups, night markets, or youth training or apprenticeships related to beautification.
Funding Information
$50,000 – $150,000.
Grant Period
Requests may be for a 18-month term.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant organization must be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization or the applicant may use a fiscal sponsor that meets this criteria
- The applicant or key project staff must have successfully completed projects of similar size and scope or work with a qualifying fiscal sponsor
- The project location must take place in the City and County of San Francisco with approval by the property owner(s).
For more information, visit City and County of San Francisco.
