For Immediate Release March 31, 2025 Contact: Jennifer Nance, Public Information Officer, jnance@cityofventura.ca.gov
Applications open for Ventura’s Special Event Grant Program
Ventura, Calif. - The City of Ventura is now accepting applications for its Special Event Grant Program (SEGP), designed to support community events for local residents. To be eligible, applicants must be nonprofit organizations based in the City of Ventura with 501(c)(3) status. If a nonprofit organization based in Ventura does not have 501(c)(3) status, it must partner with a City of Ventura-based fiscal agent that holds 501(c)(3) status. Additionally, events funded through this program must be held on City-owned property, not private property.
The SEGP allocates $10,000 annually to support community celebrations by offsetting the City’s required special event permitting fees. Grants will be awarded up to $2,000 per applicant. Please note the following key deadline dates: · Thursday, May 1, 2025, by 1:00 PM (PST): Deadline to request a secure link to the grant portal. · Monday, May 5, 2025, by 5:00 PM (PST): Deadline to submit completed applications.
Events should aim to celebrate the community, attract both residents and visitors, enhance Ventura’s cultural and economic vitality, and foster innovative collaborations between private and public entities.
“Our city is dedicated to supporting local nonprofits, helping them grow their impact and continue providing meaningful experiences for our residents,” said Recreation Supervisor Allyson Perez.
Recipients of grant funding from the City’s Community Partnerships and Cultural Funding Grant Programs are still eligible to apply for the SEGP.
This program is administered by the City’s Parks and Recreation Department. For more information, including grant guidelines, eligibility requirements, and applications, visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov/Grants.
