Announcing Spring 2020 Watershed Stewardship Grants

 March 24, 2020 - UPDATE 

In light of Mayor London N. Breed's recent shelter-in-place order, the CCG is providing updated guidance regarding the 2020 Watershed Stewardship Grant cycle. Most importantly, the spring cycle will remain open with applications due April 30th, 2020 at 5:00PM. Applications must be submitted electronically in a single PDF document to Kelly Teter (kteter@sfwater.org) and Lanita Henriquez (Lanita.henriquez@sfgov.org). An e-mail confirmation will be sent upon receipt.

We understand that the given circumstances may delay necessary site visits and other activities critical for completing your application. If you are unable to meet the spring cycle deadline, please apply for the WSG Fall 2020 Cycle. We will release more information about the fall cycle as it approaches. We hope that you are all staying healthy and safe during these unprecedented times. Please reach out to Kelly Teter (kteter@sfwater.org) or Lanita Henriquez (Lanita.henriquez@sfgov.org) with any questions.

Cycle Announcement

The Urban Watershed Stewardship Grant Program is holding a Spring 2020 Grant Cycle. Please be advised that only Urban Watershed Stewardship Grants will be offered in this special cycle -- no applications for new Community Challenge or Eastern Neighborhoods Area projects will be accepted until the standard 2020 Cycle opens this fall. 

Guidelines & Applications Announcement

Program Guidelines and Applications are available now. The Urban Watershed Stewardship Grant is a partnership grant program between CCG and SFPUC which awards funding for Green Infrastructure Projects to support San Francisco’s Watersheds. Visit sfwater.org/watershedgrants to learn more about the grant program. 

Application Deadline:
April 30, 2020 | 5:00PM
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Advisory Committee Review Period:
May 2020

Award Announcement:
June 1, 2020

CONGRATULATIONS
2020 GRANTEES!

The CCG is excited to announce funding for 31 inspiring community-led initiatives and improvement projects throughout San Francisco's neighborhoods. Congratulations 2020 Grantees! For a full list of awards, please visit our Funded Grants page. 

Enhancing Vibrancy in San Francisco's Neighborhoods

Since 1991, the Community Challenge Grant/Neighborhood Beautification Fund of the City and County of San Francisco has partnered with hundreds of community organizations to support community-led neighborhood improvements.

The program provides public funding for community-led transformation efforts that enhance beauty, facilitate community participation and stewardship, and strengthen neighborhoods. 

ESTABLISHED BY VOTERS
A division of the City Administrator’s Office, the Community Challenge Grant Program (CCG), formerly known as the Neighborhood Beautification and Graffiti Clean-Up Fund, was founded in 1991 by voter initiative. The program is funded by voluntary taxpayer elections.

ACTIVATING COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP FOR BEAUTIFICATION
​The CCG focuses on projects that directly engage residents and businesses in creating green spaces, gathering places, gardens, mini-parks, public art, and other neighborhood amenities.

NURTURING NEIGHBORHOODS
​The CCG provides both financial and techncial resources to community groups, businesses, schools and nonprofit organizations to make physical improvements to their neighborhoods and communities for the benefit of all.

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Upcoming Funding Opportunities

The Spring 2020 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program is now accepting applications.

Spring 2020 Watershed Stewardship Grant Program Dates:

Application Deadline:
April 30, 2020 | 5:00PM
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Advisory Committee Review Period:
May 2020

Award Announcement:
June 1, 2020

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