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Community Improvement Grants
The Grant Program application period is now closed. Please check back in October 2020 for the next application period!
What is the Community Improvement Grant Program?
The CAB connects city government to residents so the public can have a voice in decisions that impact their lives and build a stronger community. In 2018, CAB Members came together to develop a five-year strategic plan, which includes strategic the strategic priorities of building connected and empowered neighborhoods, and forming strong, trusting relationships with community leaders. One of the way in which they achieve these goals is by implementing the Community Improvement Grant (CIG) Program in partnership with the City's Neighborfest Program.
What is a Neighborfest?
A Neighborfest is a locally organized gathering, also known as a block party, that offers neighbors the chance to come together, have fun, and build stronger, more connected communities. Neighborfest aims to strengthen social cohesion or connectedness, resilience, and to prepare neighborhoods for disasters. Research has shown that the more connected neighbors are to each other, the stronger their resilience is after an emergency. Check out this news clip from the Neighborfest Pilot Program:
2020 Community Improvement Grant - Neighborfest Program Information
For the 2020 Community Improvement Grant - Neighborfest Program, the CAB will work with staff from the City of Santa Rosa and several community partners to offer one (1) Neighborfest event in each of the seven (7) City Council Districts. Due to the limited number of events that can be conducted, this year’s CIG Program is considered competitive and eligibility of an application does not guarantee funding. The CAB is the final decision-making body in selecting grant awards.
- What is a Neighborfest and may I use CIG funds for other projects?
- What is the goal of this program?
- Who may apply?
- What are the different funding levels?
- What are the 2020 Neighborfest dates?
- What expenses are eligible for reimbursement through the CIG Program Grant?
- What is a grant match and how much is required?
- What are eligible matching funds?
- What are the eligibility criteria for the grant application evaluation?
Forms
Final Report and Reimbursement Forms
If you have completed your Neighborfest event, please use the links below to access the forms you will need for your final report and reimbursement:
Appeals
If you applied for a Community Improvement Grant and were not awarded, you can appeal the decision to the CAB. For information on how to submit an appeal, please email Danielle Garduño, Community Engagement Coordinator.
2017-18 Community Improvement Grant Awards
| Project Name | Group/Organization | Amount Funded |
|---|---|---|
| African American Youth Summit | The Black Community Forum | $2,345.00 |
| Binkley Garden Improvement Project | Seedlings Garden Group | $4,500.00 |
| Growing Our Community Garden Project | Piner-Olivet Union School District | $4,992.00 |
| MLK Juneteenth Community Festival | MLK Juneteenth Festival Committee | $2,500.00 |
| Robin Hood Lane Street Tree Planting and Community Building Event | Robin Hood Lane Neighbors | $3,190.00 |
| Sam Jones Memorial Garden - incomplete | Catholic Charities Supportive Housing | $649.39 |
| Tool Acquisition Program | Santa Rosa Tool Library | $3,500.00 |
| Unshackled | Legacy Showcases | $4,814.99 |
| Youth Connecting Positively | North Bay Council Alternatives | $4,992.00 |
2016-17 Community Improvement Grant Awards
| Project Name | Group/Organization | Amount Funded |
|---|---|---|
| Audio/Visual Lending Library | Community Action Partnership | $868.00 |
| Creating a Safe & Secure Community for Seniors | Valle Vista Senior Mobile Home HOA | $1,000.00 |
| Sanitation Station - incomplete | Homeless Action | $1,000.00 |
| Homeless Talk | Santa Rosa Together | $1,000.00 |
| MLK Juneteenth Festival | MLK Juneteenth Planning Committee | $1,000.00 |
| Orchard Street Mural | Greater Cherry Street Neighborhood | $1,000.00 |
| Painted Crosswalk A | Judy Kennedy | $675.53 |
| Painted Crosswalk B | Karen Macken | $811.69 |
| Roseland Cup 2016 | Roseland Cup Organizing Committee | $1,000.00 |
| Sam Jones Garden - incomplete | Your ALI | $1,000.00 |
| Sheltered Welcome Area - incomplete | First United Methodist Church | $1,000.00 |
| South Davis Park Kids Campout - incomplete | Corby-Olive Action Committee | $814.00 |
| Submit a Project Idea Program | Latino Service Providers | $1,000.00 |
| Tool Acquisition Program | Santa Rosa Tool Library | $1,000.00 |