Community funding program
To provide a transparent and equitable framework for awarding monetary support to local nonprofit agencies addressing the human service needs of Menlo Park residents. This funding is intended to supplement, not fully fund, an agency’s program.
All recipients will enter into an agreement with the City, detailing the specific deliverables and reporting obligations.
Addressing community needs
Funded programs must respond to a verified community need as defined by the City Council in Policy CC-25-029(PDF, 106KB):
| Verified community need |
Description |
| Basic services |
Activities include, but are not limited to, services, including civic engagement, for the homeless, seniors, youth and low-income individuals and families such as subsistence programs, healthcare initiatives and rental assistance. |
| Community enrichment |
Activities that promote community enrichment, including, but not limited to, educational and recreational programs and initiatives that promote social equity and engagement. |
| Community health |
Activities include, but are not limited to, programs or projects that support Menlo Park residents’ well-being, preserve natural resources, improve air indoor and outdoor air quality or increase community environmental sustainability. |
Application process
Each agency may submit only one application per funding cycle, and the application must focus on a single, clearly defined program or service.
Interested agencies/organizations must complete the official Community Funding Program Application form and submit it by the deadline:
• Application submission deadline: July 18, 2025
• Subcommittee review: August 2025
• City Council approval: September 2025
• Agreement execution and fund disbursement: No later than Sept. 30, 2025
Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
FY 2023-24 Recipients
The City Council approved funding for the following agencies at their City Council meeting on Feb. 13, 2024.