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Grant Opportunities

The Community Action Fund is funded through the Resiliency, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability (REES) Fund and managed by the Office of Sustainability.

Community Engagement Grant

Community Engagement Grant Program

Our Grassroots Engagement Program is ready to empower community groups to provide climate action and sustainability education to underserved and front-line San Antonio communities. 

Grants will be awarded up to $10,000 for up to 12 community groups who are able to provide merit, project planning and targeted initiatives that will further the goals of our CAAP plan. The application process closed on May 30, 2024 and concluded with a July 10th luncheon welcoming the awardees and giving an overview of projects and pertinent information. Awardees will have the opportunity to complete their projects by the end of FY2024. 

Access the Grant Guidelines and Information Packet

Update: July 12th, 2024 - Winners have been announced but stay tuned for new opportunities as they become available!

Contact the Office of Sustainability at sustainability@sanantonio.gov 

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Neighborhood and Community Grants

Neighborhood and Community Grant Program

The Neighborhood and Community Grants can help launch or continue existing community sustainability projects. Successful projects will further SA Climate Ready goals, build community partnerships, leverage local and federal funding, and/or meaningfully involve underserved communities, diverse groups, or vulnerable populations. 

Local individuals, groups of individuals, community groups, educational groups, not-for-profit organizations, and faith organizations whose projects are within San Antonio city limits are eligible for awards up to $20,000

Access the Grant Guidelines and Information Packet

June 18th, 2024 - Applications are currently being reviewed. Awardees will be notified in the coming weeks

Contact the Office of Sustainability at sustainability@sanantonio.gov  

Information sessions coming soon!

Business Grants

Business Grant Program

The Business Grant Program aims to inspire projects that enhance community sustainability efforts and foster resilience that create a more sustainable and resilient San Antonio. 

Annual funding of the grant is not guaranteed and is subject to availability. Grant applications are accepted once per year during the application period and reviewed by the Office of Sustainability Scoring Committee.

Business Grants can help launch or continue existing community sustainability projects. Successful projects will further SA Climate Ready goals, reduce building and/or transportation energy consumption, leverage local and federal funding, and/or create community partnerships

Local businesses whose projects are within San Antonio city limits are eligible for awards up to $20,000.

The Business Grant Program is funded through the Resiliency, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability (REES) Fund and managed by the Office of Sustainability.

Access the Application Guidelines and Information Packet for Business Grants

June 18th, 2024 - Applications are currently being reviewed. Awardees will be notified in the coming weeks

Contact the Office of Sustainability at sustainability@sanantonio.gov  

Information sessions coming soon!

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