AGENCY
Community Challenge Grants Program
We provide grants and technical assistance for community-led, neighborhood improvement projects.
AGENCY
Community Challenge Grants Program
We provide grants and technical assistance for community-led, neighborhood improvement projects.
Over $3.3M in CCG Awards Supporting Community-Led Projects
Community Challenge Grants (CCG) are back, providing over $3.3 million in funding to support projects that foster resilience, safety, and belonging. This year's grant cycle supports 25 neighborhood-led projects, including murals, gardens, festivals, cleanup and greening efforts, and youth engagement programs—transforming San Francisco block by block through community-led creativity.Read Mayor Lurie's Press ReleaseNews
See all newsMayor Lurie, City Administrator Chu Announce $3.3 Million In Funding For Neighborhood Beautification Projects
San Francisco seeks proposals for community-led neighborhood improvement projects through the Community Challenge Grants Program
Community Challenge Grants Manager gives tips to writing a successful grant
City Administrator Carmen Chu responds to independent review of the Community Challenge Grant Program, following charges of misconduct against the former program director
City Administrator Carmen Chu, City Attorney David Chiu, and Controller Ben Rosenfield respond to allegations of misconduct associated with the City's Community Challenge Grant Program
Services
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Learn About the 25 CCG Awards for FY26
Projects funded in this round of funding include the launch of a community garden, murals and public art, youth-led greening efforts, block parties and festivals, and neighborhood clean-ups.Learn About the 2026 CCG GranteesResources
Additional Resources
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Read About Past Grantees
Celebrate our community of former grantees by fiscal year.
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Read the CCG Social Media Comment Policy
Learn about the social media comment policy.
Read the CCG Language Access and Accessible Meeting Policy
How to request language access and meeting accessibility services with Community Challenge Grants
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View a list of resources at other City departments and philanthropic organizations.
About
The Community Challenge Grants program provides City funding for community-led, neighborhood improvements. We recognize our communities’ interdependence and collective strength and fund projects that foster resilience, safety, and belonging. You can learn more about us by following our LinkedIn page or other social media pages below.
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Mayor Lurie, City Administrator Chu Announce $3.3 Million In Funding For Neighborhood Beautification ProjectsRead CCG newsContact information
Address
Division of the City Administrator's OfficeCity Hall, Room 362
One Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
One Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place
San Francisco, CA 94102
Robynn Takayama
Robynn.Takayama@sfgov.org