Apply for the Community Funding Program by July 18

Published on June 16, 2025

Each year, the City of Menlo Park provides monetary support to eligible community organizations and non-profit agencies whose programs respond to the human service needs of our community in three categories:

• 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 indoor and outdoor air quality or increase community environmental sustainability.

Learn more on our webpage: menlopark.gov/communityfundingprogram.

Using the Community Funding Policy(PDF, 106KB), the City Council will allocate the limited resources to invest in community needs. Requests are for consideration only and in no way guarantee funding for a particular agency.

Complete the online application by Friday, July 18.

Contact: Judi Herren at jaherren@menlopark.gov.