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:
Grant seek proposals in two program areas:
- Program Area A: Infrastructure: Supports physical improvements to public spaces.
- Program Area B: Activation: Supports activities that bring people together and foster community use.
Funding Information
Grant awards must range from $50,000 to $150,000.
Grant Period
- Standard term: Up to 18 months
- Extended term: Up to 24 months.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply:
- The applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or work with a qualifying fiscal sponsor, and have an IRS determination letter issued on or before October 9, 2023.
- If the IRS determination letter was issued AFTER October 9, 2023, the organization must have at least 25 percent of the grant request available as cash assets as shown in the submitted financial statements. A fiscal sponsor will need to have 25 percent of the total grant requests available for each application they are sponsoring.
- The applicant or key project staff must have successfully completed projects of similar size and scope or work with a qualifying fiscal sponsor.
- The proposed project must be located within the City and County of San Francisco.
For more information, visit City and County of San Francisco.
