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Roseville Grants Advisory Commission details Citizens Benefit Fund rules, $279,940 available for FY2026–27
Summary
City staff and commissioners walked applicants through eligibility, required documents, scoring and deadlines for the Citizen Benefit Fund; the commission reported $279,940 available, an application deadline of 5 p.m. Feb. 2, 2026, and emphasized the three‑bid rule for capital expenditures.
City of Roseville staff and the Grants Advisory Commission gave a detailed applicant workshop on Jan. 13, outlining who may apply to the Citizens Benefit Fund, what paperwork is required and how proposals will be scored.
Staff said the commission has $279,940 available for the FY2026–27 grant cycle and urged nonprofits and school‑affiliated applicants to submit applications through ZoomGrants by 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2026. Staff also described the award schedule: staff eligibility review in February, commissioner scoring in March, a commission funding discussion on April 14 and city‑council consideration of recommendations in May or June. The commission plans to present award checks at its Aug. 11, 2026 meeting; the fiscal year runs July 1, 2026–June 30, 2027.
The presentation reviewed eligibility limits and documentation. Staff said the Citizens Benefit Fund accepts applications from 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities and some private‑school–linked nonprofit associations, but public funds must primarily benefit Roseville residents. Applications must include a current Roseville business license, evidence of charitable registration (RRF‑1 or extension), a Secretary…
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