Community Benefit Fund

Our annual Community Benefit Grants help spur interest, economic activity and community well-being among Yerba Buena’s cultural, arts and small businesses. The grants are possible with generous support by district residents, businesses and donations. Together, we help Yerba Buena thrive.

The 2025 Community Benefit Fund application period has ended, however, we continue to encourage and review proposals for our ongoing Neighborhood Activations Grants.

Awards will be announced June 16, 2025 via email.

$200,000

Available for Neighborhood Projects & Activations in 2025

$1,000 – $25,000

Grant amount ranges for 2025 awards

$2.6 Million

Total funding awarded to non-profits since 2028

Application Information

The Community Benefit Fund provides grants to non-profit organizations’ projects that will activate and support the Yerba Buena neighborhood.

If you would like to apply, please refer to the following documents for more information.

Download the application form and learn about the requirements to apply.

Download the Application

Fund Announcement

Grants are awarded to nonprofits that support public art and projects, activities, exhibits, and events that reinvigorate the neighborhood and create safe and welcoming opportunities for residents, employees, and visitors.

Download Fund Announcement

Successful grant applications must meet the eligibility criteria enclosed and be either a public art or community building/neighborhood activation initiative.

Download Guidelines

Applicants seeking funding of $1,000-$5,000 may present a letter with project and organization background rather than the full application required for larger grant requests. When preparing application budget, please know that the Community Benefit Fund support can comprise no more than 75% of the project budget for mini-grants.

Download Mini-Grant Application