FAQs

Community Grants

Does being a past recipient and having timely/or not submission of reports have any weight?

No. As long as you have submitted a Closeout and do not have anything outstanding, you may apply.

Are rent, utilities, etc. considered administrative costs?

No. Administrative costs pertain to people. Rent & insurance pertain to indirect costs. Just a reminder, a portion of your grant funds may be used to pay for rent on a facility used to facilitate grant programming, and insurance may be paid for as well. Grant funds cannot be used to pay utilities or for facility improvements.

Can an organization apply for two separate grants with the city?

Yes.

Can we partner with a city/county agency?

Yes. However, the lead organization must a 501(c)3.

Do you need to have a City of East Palo Alto business license?

Yes.

How many grantees do you normally fund each year?

This depends on the number of grant cycles we have each year. There are roughly 3-5 Measure C Large grantees and 7-10 TOT grantees. It varies annually based on available funds & requested amounts.

How should we submit the application?

You can submit a printed, handwritten, scanned, or email the final application. Please do not send your application in Word or Excel. PDF only please.

Is there a matching fund policy?

No. You may receive more consideration if you do have matching funds. It is encouraged.

Were the application forms updates since last year?

Yes. Please use the application emailed to you after the grant orientation.

What is the period of performance?

The period of performance means the grant term.

Will the grant presentation be posted online?

Yes, but in order to qualify you must attend a pre-orientation session in person (or virtually).

Will we be funded if we have already started our programs?

Funding is not retroactive. If work was completed prior to the execution of your contract, you will not be reimbursed for that.