Solana Beach Community Grants Program
2026-27 Grant Cycle Application
Organization Information
Full Legal Organization Name
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Organization Website
Organization Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Organization Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Primary Contact Information
Name of Primary Contact
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First Name
Last Name
Title of Primary Contact
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Primary Contact Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-Mail Address
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example@example.com
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Organization Background
Is the organization a 501(c)(3) nonprofit?
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Yes
No
Year Established
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Organization's Mission Statement
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Brief Description of Your Organization
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Total Organization Budget
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Total # of Board Members
Total # of Staff
Total # of Volunteers
Required Documentation
Organization's W-9.
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Organizations that are "recognized" within the community but not formally registered with the state must submit a W-9 for the individual designated to receive grant funds if awarded.
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Summary of Organization’s (Overall) Budget
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Financial Statements including the Balance Sheet and Revenue/Expenditure Statement, and the Tax Statements filed for the prior year.
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Organizations that are "recognized" within the community but not formally registered as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations must still submit financial documentation, including a financial condition statement, as well as revenue and expenditure statements and tax returns for the prior operating year.
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California Franchise Tax Board Entity Status Letter showing nonprofit status - Organizations which have filed as a nonprofit with the State of California must attach a copy of either its current year 501(c)3 nonprofit certification form or determination letter pursuant to Cal. Rev. and Tax. Code Section 23701d.
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Previous Grant Involvement
Has your organization received financial assistance from the City before?
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Yes
No
If yes, for what program(s) and in which fiscal year(s)? If No, mark N/A.
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2026-27 Grant Proposal Request
Program / Project Name
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Requested Amount (up to $5,000)
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Total Program/Project Budget (all estimated costs to conduct proposed program.)
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Please describe how grant funds will be used. Grant funds must be used for services or materials directly associated to proposed activity.
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Please submit a budget for the proposed program/project.
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Estimated number of Solana Beach residents to be served by proposed program:
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Dates of Proposed Program/Project
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Location of the Program/Project
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If goods/services are procured with grant funds, will they be purchased from businesses in Solana Beach?
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Yes, all of it
Yes, some of it
No
Please explain your answer to the above question.
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What are the anticipated objectives/accomplishments for the proposed program:
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Will there be any matching funds or other grants that would be applied to this program or service? If awarded this grant, will that enable other funding sources?
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Will volunteers be used for the proposed program or service and, if so, will they reduce expenses?
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If the proposed program or service receives partial funding, will it still move forward? If yes, how will it be adjusted, and is there a minimum funding level required for it to proceed?
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How will the organization acknowledge the City’s financial contribution to the community/beneficiaries of the proposed activity?
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Acknowledgment of Responsibility:
The individual signing below warrants they have been authorized on behalf of the Applicant to execute this application. Applicant acknowledges they have read and understand the Community Grant Program Application Guidelines. Applicant assumes all responsibility for developing and implementing proposed activities or events in this application, including public acknowledgment of the City’s financial contribution. Applicant will comply with all accounting and budget procedures, as set forth in the Community Grant Program Application Guidelines and as required by the City. Applicant agrees to hold harmless the City of Solana Beach from all losses, claims, accidents and problems associated, directly or indirectly with the development and implementation of proposed activities or events.
Signature Authorized of Organization
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