Application Submission Period Opens March 2 for the City of Burbank Pilot Community Events and Program Grant

Burbank, CA – The City of Burbank is pleased to announce the second year of the Pilot Community Events and Program Grant, a funding program for eligible nonprofit organizations to support events and program initiatives that foster community engagement and benefit the Burbank community at large

The application period opens on March 2, 2026. To qualify for funding under the City’s Pilot Community Events and Program Grant, eligible non-profit organizations must meet the following criteria:

1. Be a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization based in the City of Burbank (if the organization is not based in Burbank, a written justification will need to be provided detailing how the organization serves the Burbank community); and
2. Serve the greater City of Burbank community.

The non-profit organization’s proposed event/program should benefit locally based causes and/or provide recreational, cultural, and/or social benefits to Burbank residents. All applications/proposals for grant funding must meet the following additional criteria:

1. The proposed event/program must occur within the City of Burbank;
2. The event/program must be scheduled to take place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027, and the date(s), time(s), and location (within Burbank) have been determined; and
3. The event/program is not required to be free of charge but should be accessible to the entire community/public.

All eligible groups are encouraged to apply; however, not all groups may receive funding. Staff recommends that grant award amounts will generally fall within a range of $1,000 to $4,000. However, the Council will have the final determination of and authority over grant allocations. Community Events and Program Grants will be funded from the General Fund for $55,000 for FY 2025-26.

Application workshops will take place on March 11, 2026, and March 25, 2026, to provide organizations with general information regarding the grant and to provide guidance to those who have questions. 

The deadline to apply is April 2, 2026, at 12:00 pm. For more information, including eligibility requirements, workshop information, detailed guidelines, important dates, and application link, visit www.burbankca.gov/web/city-managers-office/communitygrant.