City of Cathedral City Accepting Community Assistance Grant Applications for FY 2026/2027

Applications Open Now Through April 17, 2026

The City of Cathedral City is now accepting Community Assistance Grant Applications for Fiscal Year 2026/2027, with $70,000 available on a competitive basis to support local non-profit organizations and public service providers serving Cathedral City residents.

Program Description

Grant awards can range from $1,000 to $10,000. Programs will be reviewed and evaluated by City officials and City staff based on the priority needs of the community.

Please note: submission of a Community Assistance Grant Application is not a guarantee of funding. Grants are subject to City Council approval, and the City reserves the right to reject any or all applications, as well as make mid-year adjustments or re-establish funding priorities.

Eligibility Criteria

To be considered for funding, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:

• Be a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization or a tribal or governmental agency
• Be based in Cathedral City OR demonstrate they provide services to Cathedral City residents or businesses
• Demonstrate they receive funding from other sources and are not solely relying on City support
• Preference will be given to applicants meeting the health and human service needs of underserved populations

How to Apply

The fillable grant application and program guidelines are available here .

Electronic applications must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. PDT on Friday, April 17, 2026. Hard copy applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 13, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Submit completed applications to Mallary Gerry, Financial Services Department, at [email protected] or by mail to the City of Cathedral City, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City, CA 92234, ATTN: Mallary Gerry, Financial Services Department.

The City anticipates awarding grants no later than July 1, 2026. For questions, contact Mallary Gerry at [email protected].