Part of City Administrator

Community Challenge Grant Program

We provide grants and technical assistance for projects that improve neighborhoods. Our grantees include community groups, merchants associations, CBDs, schools, and nonprofit organizations.

Community Challenge Grant Award Announcements in April 2023

The Community Challenge Grant Program will announce grant awards mid-April 2023 for the CCG and Watershed Stewardship Grant Program.

CCG Grant Guidelines 2023

This document defines the eligibility requirements, policies and general operations of the Community Challenge Grant Program.

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Resources

WSG Guidelines and Application
SFPUC Urban Watershed Stewardship Grant

Urban Watershed Stewardship Grant guidelines and application
Additional Resources
Funding for neighborhood improvements

What's required to apply for Community Challenge Grants.
Community Challenge Grants Guidelines

Follow these instructions to apply for funds to improve your neighborhood.
Review of Community Challenge Grant applications

How we score applications for neighborhood improvement projects.
Planning your budget for a Community Challenge Grant

What you can include and how community matching works.
Contract requirements for Community Challenge Grants

What to know if your grant application is approved.
2022 grant awards

Projects funded by the Community Challenge and Watershed Stewardship grants.
2021 grant awards

Projects funded by the Community Challenge, Eastern Neighborhood, and Watershed Stewardship grants.
2020 grant awards

Projects funded by the Community Challenge, Eastern Neighborhood, and Watershed Stewardship grants.
CCG newsletters

Read updates from the Community Challenge Grant Program.
Writing the project summary for a Community Challenge Grant

What to include in the project narrative.

About

The Community Challenge Grant Program (CCG) provides grant funding for projects that directly engage residents and businesses in their communities. Our grants help create:

  • Urban greening and agriculture
  • Community gathering spaces
  • Streetscape enhancements
  • Public art, beautification, and other amenities

In addition to financial support, we also provide technical assistance and coaching to help implement these projects and initiatives. 

Learn more about us

Contact

Community Challenge Grant Program

Division of the City Administrator's Office
City Hall, Room 362
One Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
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Email ccg@sfgov.org to submit a request.