Together in Community

As part of Zellerbach Family Foundation’s commitment to a vibrant region where people feel safe and connected, Together in Community grants reinforce ZFF’s goals to promote shared experiences, build power, and create a shared sense of belonging by fostering stronger and more inclusive communities in the Bay Area.

Through a simplified and expedited open application process, Together In Community grants support fairs, festivals and other public gatherings and events that celebrate and uplift historically underserved communities, create opportunities to connect and share space, and articulate a meaningful cultural component and/or purposeful community engagement.

Eligibility

Grants will be made in $5,000 or $10,000 amounts to eligible grantseekers.

Grantseekers must meet the following requirements:

Grantseekers must be 501c3 or fiscally sponsored organization
Events must take place in Alameda, Contra Costa, and/or San Francisco County
Events must be aligned with ZFF strategic priorities

The following are ineligible for Together in Community grants:

Events curated around a specific artistic discipline or a multidisciplinary festival of related artistic voices, i.e., Community Arts eligible projects
Events that take place prior to the notification date
Events focused on sales, vendors, and/or business growth
Industry-specific events (awards, recognitions, etc.)
Educational events/workshops/classes
Training events
Fundraising events/Galas
Sponsorships
Retreats
Conferences
Block Parties
Private parties

Also Note:

Together in Community grants support specific events designed to intentionally bring communities together; TiC grants do not support ongoing programming or general operations
Events must take place within six months of the award notification date
While an organization may apply more than once, only one Together in Community grant will be awarded per calendar year
Current ZFF grantees are eligible to apply for Together in Community grants
Receipt of a Together in Community grant will not impact other ZFF funding

Dates & Notification
Application Questions
Evaluation

Application Cycle Due Dates:

Monday, February 10, 2025 – for notification on March 17, 2025
Monday, June 23, 2025 – for notification on July 21, 2025
Monday, October 6, 2025 – for notification on November 3, 2025

Grantees will be notified via email. Once notified, grants will be processed through Fluxx, ZFF’s online grants management system.

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How to Apply

To apply, grantseekers must submit an application via this form, which requests organization information, contact information and brief details about the upcoming event.

Project and organization budgets are not required. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.

If you have additional questions regarding program priorities, eligibility, or process, please reach out to ZFF staff at togetherincommunity@zff.org.

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