$300,000 Small Grants Program Cycle Opening This Summer
Summary
The Foundation has $300,000 to give out in community grants of $5,000 to $10,000, but the last cycle only spent about $150,000. The new guidelines open eligibility to groups partnered with nonprofits — including school groups — to get more of that money into the community. Reimbursement rules were also streamlined to be less burdensome for applicants and staff.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
$300,000 in grant funding is available for community projects over the 2026-2028 cycle.
Local nonprofits, school groups, and community organizations serving Rohnert Park can now apply for grant funding.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City of Rohnert Park Foundation - Sep 22, 2026
The Foundation has $300,000 to give out in community grants of $5,000 to $10,000, but the last cycle only spent about $150,000. The new guidelines open eligibility to groups partnered with nonprofits — including school groups — to get more of that money into the community. Reimbursement rules were also streamlined to be less burdensome for applicants and staff.
City of Rohnert Park Foundation (Special) - Jun 9, 2026
A new round of the Foundation's small grants program will open this summer, handing out $300,000 to community nonprofits. Historically most grants have supported programs for children in the community.
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