The City of Berkeley funds local organizations and projects that improve quality of life for Berkeley residents, with emphasis on arts and cultural placemaking, climate and environmental justice, affordable housing/community development, and supports for low- and moderate-income and homeless residents. Grants prioritize Berkeley-based nonprofits, community collaboratives, and public-facing capital or planning projects (often tied to CDBG and other city program priorities). The city commonly partners with local research and advocacy institutions to advance equity-focused planning and community engagement.
Municipal competitive and program-driven grants tied to city priorities and funding streams (including CDBG); typically modest awards in the $10,000–$20,000 range for nonprofits and community groups, with occasional larger planning or partnership contracts and multi-year project allocations.
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Prioritize demonstrating clear benefit to Berkeley residents, equity-centered community engagement, and alignment with city program areas (arts/placemaking, housing, environment). Watch the City of Berkeley website for program-specific RFPs/NOFOs and CDBG funding cycles; be prepared to show local residency/operations, partnership letters, and budgets for capital or planning work. Contact the relevant city department (e.g., Community Services, Planning, or Cultural Affairs) before applying to confirm eligibility and deadlines.
Current and upcoming funding from City of Berkeley that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations that are based in the City of Berkeley.
Deadline: Applications accepted on a two-year cycle; the program was closed for the current cycle with the next cycle opening January 2027.
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