2023-24 SPECIAL EVENT SPONSORSHIP GRANT PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT

The City of Vallejo is excited to announce the Special Event Sponsorship Grant Program (SESGP). To be considered for sponsorship, event organizers must meet all eligibility criteria and apply to the program.

Sesgp Program Overview And Goals

The Special Events Sponsorship Grant Program (SESGP) offers financial assistance to support special events in the City of Vallejo. These events include festivals, parades, and community celebrations that may require the support services of the Police Department, Fire Department, and/or the Public Works Division on the day(s) of the event. SESGP awards are made once a year through a competitive application and review process. The program aims to foster successful high-impact community events and programs that:

• Enhance economic development;

• Encourage community participation;

• Promote arts and cultural growth; and

• Provide a rich variety of festivities for residents and visitors. The program is not intended to support events where the primary purpose is fundraising for a cause. The SESGP awards are meant to partially offset the cost of city services by providing financial support for events. Award amounts may vary per event per year. Organizers could request up to 50% of the anticipated total event cost or 100% of the anticipated cost of city services, whichever is higher. Award amounts may be less than the amount requested.

Fiscal Year 2023-24: The grant application window opens on Thursday, August 17, 2023. The grant submission deadline is the Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Late and/or incomplete submissions will not be accepted.

Administration

The Vallejo City Manager’s office manages the administrative process of the SESGP, as the department also manages the permitting process for high-impact special events in the City. To be considered for funding in this current cycle, FY 2023-24, grant applications must be submitted for review by Thursday, September 28, 2023, 12:00 p.m. All applicants will be notified of the status of their application no later than Wednesday, 10/25/23.

NOTE: For Fiscal Year 2024-25, the Grant Application period will open October 26, 2023, and all requests will be due on December 20, 2023, 12:00 p.m.

Moving forward, the amount of funds available for the program and for each applicable event will be presented for City Council consideration in June. While funding will not be approved until Council adoption, the City will calculate anticipated award amounts by early May, based on eligible applications received and the City’s budget proposal at the time. All anticipated award amounts are not guaranteed and are subject to adjustments based on Council adoption. The final allocation of sponsorship funds will be determined and announced following the City’s current Fiscal Year budget adoption in June.

For detailed information regarding the program, including eligibility, fund use restrictions, evaluation criteria, application instructions and checklist, contact Community & Volunteer Coordinator Shelee Loughmiller, via email at SpecialEvents@cityofvallejo.net or call 707-648-8616 to schedule an appointment.

August Summer Nights

Don’t miss out on these amazing summer events! Join your friends, family, and neighbors for August Summer Nights every Thursday in downtown Vallejo. This event is hosted by Vallejo Main Street, a non-profit dedicated to the enhancement of downtown Vallejo. Two live music stages, food trucks, a kid zone, and local artisan vendors have been lining the streets of downtown Georgia St. every Thursday in August from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Local businesses will stay open late to join in the fun! Join us for great music, delicious food, amazing vendors, and community fun for the whole family. See you there!

AUGUST SUMMER NIGHTS PERFORMANCE LINE-UP

Thursday, August 17 – David Bustamante & Bobby Santos / Beau Funk

Thursday, August 24 – Tom Jonesing/ Prieto & Mirage Band featuring Mio Flores

Thursday, August 31 – Guitarist Glenn Snyder/ Papa Joe & The New Deal

Bay Area Maker Faire Mare Island

The legendary and mind-blowing Maker Faire is back for its 15th time in the Bay Area this October with a new direction, a new location, new makers, and old friends! After a few years’ hiatus, organizers are excited to bring back their flagship Maker Faire to California’s San Francisco Bay Area in Vallejo over two weekends at the Mare Island Naval Shipyard on October 13–15 and October 20–22, 2023. Experience the ultimate showcase of creativity, innovation, and endlesspossibilities at Maker Faire!

Immerse yourself in a world where robots come alive, art defies boundaries, drones soar through the sky, and groundbreaking technology shapes the future. Don’t miss out on this full-throttle event that will leave you awe-inspired and yearning for more! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Maker Faire Eventbrite webpage.

EARLY BIRD TICKETS END ON AUGUST 31, 2023 AT 11:59 P.M. PST. SAVE 30% ON TICKETS NOW!

WHEN:

October 13–15, 2023

Friday, 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

October 20–22, 2023

Friday, 11:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, 10:00 a.m.– 6:00 p.m.

WHERE:

Mare Island

850 Nimitz Avenue

Vallejo, CA 94592

Mingle With The Sharks

Come mix and mingle with community leaders and exotic animals in a unique setting! Admission includes appetizers, two drink tickets, auctions and raffles.

There are limited tickets available for this event and advance purchase is required. Tickets are $65 before August 15 and $75 after August 15. To purchase tickets, visit the Leadership Vallejo website or call (707) 738-6964.

For more information or to donate an auction item, call (707) 738-6964.

WHEN:

Wednesday, August 30, 2023 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

WHERE:

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Shark Experience

1001 Fairgrounds Drive

Vallejo, CA 94589