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SUNNYVALE EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS
Sunnyvale, CA (12/06/02) – The City of Sunnyvale has extended the deadline for its second annual Community Events Grant Program to December 30, 2002. In an effort to encourage community-building through special events, the grant program is making $35,000 in grants available to local groups putting on community events. These can include music concerts, parades, ethnic festivals, art fairs, and many other types of activities.
Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis, and preference will be given to events expected to attract at least 500 participants. Grant funding may be applied to up to 40 percent of the budget for qualifying events. To receive funding, admission to the event must be free and open to the public, held within City limits, and sponsoring organizations must be non-profit. Additional eligibility requirements are listed in the application.
For more information about the grant program or to obtain an application, contact the City’s Deputy Communications Officer at (408) 730-7575, or by email at events@ci.sunnvyale.ca.us, or visit the City’s website at www.ci.sunnyvale.ca.us/community-events/.
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