Community Promotions Grant
Program Description
The City of Emeryville awards monies to programs or specific community projects that improve the quality of life and build civic pride in Emeryville. The categories covered by this funding are special events, education programs, or similar activities.
Requirements for Grant Consideration
Organizations or individuals wishing to apply for a Community Grant must comply with the following requirements:
- Organization or individual must be located in Emeryville, or the activity for which the request is being made must occur in Emeryville.
- Program or project must directly benefit the Emeryville community and provide long-term community benefit.
- Organization or individual must demonstrate support through a letter from the appropriate entity for the program or project. Examples include, if your program will benefit the afterschool program, then a letter of support would need to be obtained from the Youth Services Supervisor with the City of Emeryville. If your program will be during the school day, a letter of support would need to be obtained from the
- Organization or individual applying are not required to be a non-profit or be sponsored by a non-profit fiscal agent, this is new to the 2024 process. A workshop will be held on February 8, 2024, at 10am, at City Hall to learn more about the benefits of having a fiscal agent and other questions regarding the application and process.
- Provide insurance indemnifying the City from damages of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage, including without limitation, blanket contractual liability for the duration of the Contract (how to get these policies will be discussed at the Feb 8 workshop) If you have questions regarding these policies and the cost of such policies please come.
| CPGP 2026-2027 Timeline |
Date |
| Local Advertising and Promotion of Grants Program |
Week of January 12, 2026 |
| Pre-Application Seminar |
Week of January 19, 2026 |
| Closing Date for Applications |
Week of February 16, 2026 |
| Applications Assessed |
Week of February 23, 2026 |
| Selection Committee Review |
March 2026 |
| Recommendations to City Council |
April 7, 2026 |
| Funding Received by Successful Applicants |
July 2026 |
| Program Completed By |
June 30, 2027 |
| Close Out Report Completed and Submitted |
July 31, 2027 |
Required Documentation for Application Process
- Program/Event Support Letter
- Proposed Budget Worksheet
- Insurance Affidavit
Required Documentation Upon Grant Approval – Submitted Separately
- Emeryville Business License
- Insurance Certificate
- Insurance Indemnification Form – Naming “City of Emeryville” as additionally insured.
- W-9
Contact Us
Questions regarding the Community Promotion Grants can be directed to Rebecca Sermeno, Community Service Director, at 510-450-4314.