Grants for a Thriving Neighborhood
Yerba Buena Partnership is a community benefit district and nonprofit organization that works to make the Yerba Buena neighborhood clean, safe, and welcoming for residents, employees, and visitors. In addition, the organization advocates for and funds projects that improve our neighborhood public spaces, and promotes Yerba Buena businesses and organizations.
As part of our commitment to improving the Yerba Buena neighborhood, a total amount of $400,000 will be awarded this year to projects that benefit the neighborhood and support the Yerba Buena Partnership’s goals.
Neighborhood Activation Grants — Economic Development
Apply Now! Available for events that will take place in the Yerba Buena neighborhood by July 1, 2026.
With support from the Office of Economic and Workforce Development, the Partnership is able to provide Neighborhood Activation Grants of $1,000-5,000 to small businesses, community organizations, non profits, and event organizer LLCs who are bringing activities that inspire economic vitality to Yerba Buena. See past grantees here. Individual artists are not eligible for this grant opportunity at this time. Email proposals and required attachments to info@yerbabuena.org.
Community Benefit Fund — Community Well-Being
Applications for this cycle must be submitted by 5:00pm on April 22, 2026. Applicants will be notified of funding decisions by June 26, 2026.
With support from district residents, businesses and donations, our annual Community Benefit Grants help spur interest, activity and community well-being among Yerba Buena’s cultural, arts and small businesses. Together, we help Yerba Buena thrive.
The Community Benefit Fund offers two types of grants to projects and events that seek to improve the quality of life in the Yerba Buena neighborhood – mini-grants from $1,000 - $5,000 and full grants up to $25,000. Please review and download the grant guidelines and application below.
Grants are awarded to nonprofits that support public art, projects and events that reinvigorate the neighborhood and create safe and welcoming opportunities for residents, workers, and visitors. See previous recipients here. Only non-profit organizations are eligible for this grant program. Funded activities must take place between July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 in the Yerba Buena neighborhood.