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 Top Dentist Concord CA, Smile Makers Dental Care, Celebrates 500 5-Star Reviews Independent Financial Group Expands East Coast Recruiting Reach with the Hiring of Former Osaic Executive Bruce Levitus Talbot Law Group, P.C. Announces Super Lawyers® 2025 Honors for Matthew B. Talbot and Mark E. Miyasaki Bio-Inspired Technology-Dynamic and Adaptable for unknown real-world environments California: Governor Newsom challenges President Trump to adopt model executive order to help 'Make America Rake Again' 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 Long Beach Airport Named Number Two Airport in Nation by The Washington Post Dedeaux Properties Begins Construction on Truck Terminal and Industrial Outdoor Storage Facility Michael Reafsnyder opens solo exhibition at Scott Richards Contemporary Art in San Francisco Valley Sleep Therapy Expands to Prescott with New Location at Crossings Road Live Courageously Hosts Ann-Marie Murrell, Author, Journalist, Former Political Commentator 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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