KOB Small Grant Program
Keep Oakland Beautiful gives out small grants of up to $800 every fall. Individuals or community groups can apply for a grant to help fund a project that helps keep Oakland clean, green and beautiful, and brings people together in public space. Successful past projects include but are not limited to: Park and open space clean-up and beautification projects; Planting shrubs, flowers, community gardens; Little free and pop-up libraries; Graffiti removal and murals; Litter container tile mosaics; and more.
Grantee Requirements:
• Applications are due September 10, 2018
• Projects on City of Oakland property must be approved by the City and have an approved Oakland Adopt a Spot agreement prior to September 1, 2018. (Project approval time varies by location and complexity. Allow for a minimum of two weeks.)
• Projects on private property will be considered, with priority going to those that can be enjoyed by the community
• Funded projects must be completed and final reporting submitted by June 15, 2019
Application:
Grant criteria and application is available here.
Download the editable application by clicking here.
Small grants application workshop here.
How can I support KOB small grants in Oakland?
Small grants are funded in part by corporate partnerships, and largely from generous donations from people like you!
There are many ways you can donate to KOB to support these community grants.
1.) Donate online through our secure form here,
2.) Become a KOB member here.
3.) Become a KOB Peer Ambassador here.
4.) Mail your check to the following address. Make checks out to “Keep Oakland Beautiful”.
Keep Oakland Beautiful
PO BOX 22015
OAKLAND, CA 94623-2015
Keep Oakland Beautiful (KOB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the tax id # 82-5359377. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Keep Oakland Beautiful (KOB) is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, a national nonprofit organization. Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation (OPRF) serves as the fiscal sponsor for KOB. OPRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the tax id # 94-2751052. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Because KOB is a local group affiliated with OPRF, when you donate to KOB through OPRF, your donations are tax deductible.
Grantee Requirements:
• Applications are due September 10, 2018
• Projects on City of Oakland property must be approved by the City and have an approved Oakland Adopt a Spot agreement prior to September 1, 2018. (Project approval time varies by location and complexity. Allow for a minimum of two weeks.)
• Projects on private property will be considered, with priority going to those that can be enjoyed by the community
• Funded projects must be completed and final reporting submitted by June 15, 2019
Application:
Grant criteria and application is available here.
Download the editable application by clicking here.
Small grants application workshop here.
How can I support KOB small grants in Oakland?
Small grants are funded in part by corporate partnerships, and largely from generous donations from people like you!
There are many ways you can donate to KOB to support these community grants.
1.) Donate online through our secure form here,
2.) Become a KOB member here.
3.) Become a KOB Peer Ambassador here.
4.) Mail your check to the following address. Make checks out to “Keep Oakland Beautiful”.
Keep Oakland Beautiful
PO BOX 22015
OAKLAND, CA 94623-2015
Keep Oakland Beautiful (KOB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the tax id # 82-5359377. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Keep Oakland Beautiful (KOB) is an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, a national nonprofit organization. Oakland Parks and Recreation Foundation (OPRF) serves as the fiscal sponsor for KOB. OPRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the tax id # 94-2751052. All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Because KOB is a local group affiliated with OPRF, when you donate to KOB through OPRF, your donations are tax deductible.
