The 2019 Cycle is Now Open!
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Application Deadline:
October 16, 2019 | 5:00PM

Advisory Committee Review Period:
November to December 2019

 Award Announcement:
February 2020

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

2019 Grant Cycle
Now Accepting Applications!

Application Deadline:
October 16, 2019 | 5:00PM

Advisory Committee Review Period:
November to December 2019

 Award Announcement:
February 2020

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