San Jose: Media Advisory: BeautifySJ Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
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Daniel Lazo, Interim Public Information Manager, Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services
408-205-8814; daniel.lazo@sanjoseca.gov

Details:
What:	The BeautifySJ Grant Program now accepting applications for its annual funding opportunity for local groups.
When/Where:	Pre-Proposal Workshop: Monday, September 27 from 6 - 7 p.m. Virtual: Link: Zoom Meeting ID: 990 1185 8380 Passcode: 111942 Phone: 669-900-9128 US (San Jose) 669-219-2599 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 990 1185 8380 Passcode: 111942 Wednesday, September 29 from 6 - 7 p.m. Virtual: Link: Zoom Meeting ID: 957 6717 6327 Passcode: 447475 Phone: 669-900-9128 US (San Jose) 669-219-2599 US (San Jose) More on The Californer Hazel-E Hosts Pop-Up Gifting Suite on Melrose iPOP Administration & Talent Fund Clean Water Project in Africa, Through the Thirst Project California: Governor Newsom announces appointments 9.16.25 Hollywood Veterans and Rising Stars Join Forces on "HOA" A Vertical Sitcom Designed for Social Media LVN Jobs in LA Establishes Local Presence Offers In-Person Staffing Solutions for LA LVN Job Seekers Meeting ID: 957 6717 6327 Passcode: 447475 Applications due Friday, October 29, 2021. To apply, register for a WebGrants user ID and access the application at grants.sanjoseca.gov.
Background:	The City of San José Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Department is now accepting applications for the 2022 BeautifySJ Grant Program (Cycle 4). The mission of the grant program is to empower and support residents in restoring public spaces through organizing beautification projects and community events. The following groups are eligible for BeautifySJ funding: Neighborhood Associations: A group of San José resident volunteers that are working to improve the neighborhood in which they live. The group must operate free of charge, and does not include businesses or people who work in the area. Emerging Neighborhood Groups: A newly formed group of San José resident volunteers that are working to improve the neighborhood in which they live. The group must operate free of charge, and does not include businesses or people who work in the area. Property Owner/Tenant Associations: Property owner(s) within San José working with tenants by including them in meetings and project planning. The association operates free of charge, working to improve the neighborhood. Community Partner Groups: Community Partner Groups involve resident volunteers; operate free of charge to improve a neighborhood; and include, but are not limited to, non-profit agencies, schools, Adopt-a-Park, Adopt-a-Trail, and Adopt-a-Street, or "Friends of a Park" type groups located within San José. Qualified groups may apply for beautification projects, such as landscaping or neighborhood cleanup projects; or neighborhood quality of life and organization building events or projects, such as National Night Out or public safety events. More on The Californer Meet a Scientologist Tunes Up with Auto Expert Jimmy Alauria City of Long Beach Launches Second Cohort of Urban Planning and Design Internship Program California: Governor Newsom launches new statewide service effort to support the well-being of young men California: Governor, First Partner statement on the passing of Robert Redford 'The Lonely Diners Club' Goes Into Pre-Production Interested groups are invited, though not required, to attend a pre-proposal workshop to review critical information about the program and learn how to apply for this Request for Proposal. Proposals will only be accepted online via WebGrants. To register for a WebGrants user ID and to access the application, please go to: grants.sanjoseca.gov/index.jsp. The deadline to apply is Friday, October 29, 2021 at 4 p.m. If you have questions regarding this Request for Proposal, please contact Holly Truong, Analyst II, at holly.truong@sanjoseca.gov.

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