REPORT TO SUBCOMMITTEE
SUBJECT
Title
Review and Approve the Community Events and Neighborhood Grant Program Application Materials for FY 2020/21 and Authorize Staff to Initiate the Application Process
Report
BACKGROUND
Each year, the City of Sunnyvale allocates funding to support community events and neighborhood groups through two programs: The Community Events Grant Program (CEGP) and the Neighborhood Grant Program (NGP), based on funding recommendations from the Community Event and Neighborhood Grant Distribution Subcommittee (Subcommittee).
The Subcommittee consists of three members of the City Council charged with conducting an annual grant review process that includes: 1) setting a meeting schedule; 2) reviewing the efficiency of the annual grants allocation process and making recommendations for any changes to the full Council as needed; and 3) serving as the official grant review committee.
The Subcommittee generally meets twice a year. First, to confirm and/or amend the grant allocations process, and again to review the grant application submittals. Based on this review, the Subcommittee develops funding recommendations that are subsequently submitted to the full City Council for final action.
The purpose of this report is to seek Subcommittee approval of the grant application materials for FY 2020/21 and to authorize staff to initiate the application process.
EXISTING POLICY
Council Policy 7.2.1, Community Engagement - Goals and Policies
Goal B: Achieve a community in which all community members can be actively involved in shaping the quality of life and participate in local community and government activities.
Goal C: Create a strong, positive community identity, rich in cultural diversity.
Council Policy 7.2.18, Special Events
D. Community Event Program
The City may fund community events through this program.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" with the meaning of the California Environmental ...
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