Community Grants

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The city believes that when neighbors gather to build their community, the city should support these efforts to ensure a safe, inviting and livable community. This is why the city administers two types of community grants. For more information, contact the city's Community Engagement team at CommunityEngagement@CityofRanchoCordova.org.

Residential Micro Grants

Do you have a great idea for your street, block or neighborhood? You dream up the project and apply, and the city could pitch in up to $500 to make it a reality.

Eligibility

Any community group, organization, collection of neighbors, club or agency that is seeking funding to complete an activity or project that improves the quality of life in a Rancho Cordova neighborhood is eligible.

How to Apply

Review the Residential Micro Grant Guidelines
Complete a Residential Micro Grant Application
Provide three letters of support from community members who will be a part of the project and who live in the project neighborhood

Two applications per person per calendar year will be considered.

Criteria

Submissions will be reviewed by the city within 30 days using these criteria:

Are city funds currently available?
Can the proposed project be completed with local group contributions and up to a $500 Small Community Grant?
Does the proposed use of the funds have a reasonable likelihood that it will benefit a Rancho Cordova neighborhood?

Rancho Cordova Community Grants Program

The goals of the city’s Community Grants program are to engage citizens in creative efforts to improve the community and promote community involvement and pride. The city will provide grants up to $5,000 to community groups for special projects in our community. Community groups are responsible for proposing, designing and implementing the project. The city believes that community grants have the incredible potential to catalyze community projects in a cost-effective way.

Eligibility

Any 501c3, community group, or organization that is seeking funding to complete an activity or project that improves the quality of life in Rancho Cordova is eligible.

How to Apply

Review Small Community Grant Guidelines for Nonprofits and Standard Insurance Requirements
Complete a Organization Grant Application
Provide three letters of support from community members who will be a part of the project and who live in the project neighborhood.

Two applications per organization per calendar year will be considered.

Criteria

Submissions will be reviewed by the city within 30 days, using the following criteria:

Are city funds currently available?
Can the proposed project be completed with local group contributions and up to a $5,000 Small Community Grant?
Does the proposed use of the funds have a reasonable likelihood that it will benefit the Rancho Cordova community?
Does the project serve a public purpose?
Can the project be completed in the calendar year?
All projects must take place within the city limits of Rancho Cordova.
All activities/projects must be free to participants and open to the public.

Note: Preference is given to projects that occur in public spaces, such as parks, public schools, City Hall or similar locations.

Projects that are Ineligible for City Grants

Projects that are not eligible for either of the city’s community grant programs include the following.

Retroactive funding for projects already completed
Salaries for permanent employees
Replacement of funding for preexisting community projects or programs
Start-up programs that require ongoing funding that is not available at time of application
One-time, individual benefit activities (no Eagle Scout projects, study trips, library memberships or similar)
Projects or activities identified with political parties
Organizations that practice discrimination of any kind
General contributions to larger capital projects

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