The City of Santa Cruz is pleased to announce the Special Public Events Grant to support events that promote community engagement, foster public health, and enhance the overall well-being of the residents in Santa Cruz.
Donor Name: City of Santa Cruz
State: California
City: Santa Cruz
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/12/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $2,500
Details:
This grant program provides an excellent opportunity for organizations and individuals to receive financial support for events (up to $2,500) that contribute to the vibrancy and well-being of the Santa Cruz community. The City of Santa Cruz recognizes the value of public events in promoting social cohesion, economic vitality, and community pride.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Special Public Events Grant, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Provide a completed event grant application and a copy of the completed special event permit application with associated supplemental information.
- Have no outstanding debt owed to the City and, if applicable, be in good standing with the Event Permit Office in terms of fulfilling past event requirements.
- Be based inside the Santa Cruz city limits or demonstrate that the event primarily benefits the residents of the City of Santa Cruz.
- Meet all special event application process deadlines.
- Declare all other funding sources that they are seeking or have been granted.
- Submit a Post-Event Report to the City within thirty (30) days following the event.
Applicants/Sponsors must:
- Provide a completed Special Events Grant Application and a copy of a completed Special Events Permit Application with associated supplemental information;
- Not have outstanding debt owed to the City and, if applicable, be in good standing with the Special Events Coordinator (Administrator) in terms of fulfilling past special event requirements;
- Be based inside the City limits or show demonstrated benefits are primarily for the residents of the City;
- Meet all Special Events Grant Application and Special Events Permit Application process deadlines for consideration;
- Declare all other funding sources that they are seeking or have been granted; and
- Submit a Post-Event Report to the City within thirty (30) days following the special event.
Ineligible Applicants/Sponsors:
- Projects or organizations that have not satisfactorily fulfilled their obligations following previous fee reductions, waivers, or other special event requirements;
- Organizing a private function or on private property;
- Organizing a for-profit commercial venture;
- Organizing primarily a fundraiser or charity; and
- Financially dependent on receiving City funds.
Please note that applications for the following will not be accepted:
- Private functions or events held on private property.
- For-profit commercial ventures or events.
- Charity/non-profit fundraisers.
- Events that do not have matching receiving City funds.
- This grant provides an excellent opportunity for organizations and individuals to receive financial support for events that contribute to the vibrancy and well-being of the Santa Cruz community. The City of Santa Cruz recognizes the value of public events in promoting social cohesion, economic vitality, and community pride.
Evaluation Criteria
In evaluating the priority of the Special Events Grant Applications, preference will be given to applications that:
- Are applying for the first time and have not received support from the City in the past;
- Raise the profile of Santa Cruz through prominent acknowledgment of its support and assistance in event marketing materials and at the event itself;
- Embody the City’s Health in All Policies pillars: equity, public health, and sustainability;
- Have a high number of expected attendees;
- Address City Council priorities and adopted General Plan policies;
- Benefit the residents of Santa Cruz;
- Contain an educational component;
- Create revenue-generating opportunities for local businesses;
- Involve more than one (1) Santa Cruz community group (in event organization and/or participation); and
- Commit to tracking event attendance.
For more information, visit City of Santa Cruz.
