Grant requests are limited to an amount not to exceed $5,000.

A second tier is available for Economic Development/Marketing grant requests exceeding $5,000. A detailed marketing/media plan is required for these requests and subject to an in-depth review by the La Quinta Marketing Committee.

Requested funding amounts may be adjusted to a lesser amount at the discretion and approval of the City Council.

Applications are accepted from recognized nonprofit organizations that directly benefit La Quinta residents or benefit La Quinta in a marketing capacity. Second consideration is given to nonprofit organizations that indirectly affect La Quinta residents.

Individuals are not eligible for funding through the Community Services Grant.

Organizations applying for the Community Services Grant for the first time are eligible for a "Starter Grant". The "Starter Grant" allows first time applicants funding up to $500 if they demonstrate their commitment to provide services to the La Quinta community. If an organization is selected to receive the "Starter Grant" they would then be eligible to apply to the program again the next fiscal year.

Organizations can request "seed" money for a start-up organization, however they are required to obtain matching funds from other sources in the same fiscal year before the grant funds will be released.

Organizations that receive CDBG funds from the City of La Quinta during the same fiscal year are not eligible for funding.

If your organization received Community Services Grant funds in the past, you may be eligible to apply again. Organizations that were funded before June 30, 2022 are now eligible to apply, however organizations that were funded after July 1, 2022 are ineligible for funding and must wait until July 1, 2024 to re-apply.

COMMUNITY SERVICES GRANT GUIDELINES

MARKETING/SPONSORSHIP GRANT GUIDELINES

Applications are received and reviewed by staff to ensure eligibility and completeness.

Completed grant applications will be reviewed by a designated Grant Review Committee. The committee's review includes: consideration of the funding amount, the intended use of the funds, and the organizations service to the community. If the committee approves the application, they will recommend to the City Council for approval.

Committee approved applications are submitted to the City Council for consideration and approval.

If approved, funds will be dispersed to grantee and can be spent over a 12 month period.

Funding expenditures will need to be reported to the City of La Quinta after 6 months and a full reconciliation form with supporting documentation is due before the end of the 12 month period.