Program & Eligibility Details

Sponsorship Program Details:

The Activate Oakland Event Sponsorship Program supports the creation and expansion of free community events in Oakland’s commercial districts.
The sponsorship provides funding of $1,000-$10,000 per event with a focus on sponsoring new and small events.
Although funding will be allocated with a minimum of $1,000 and maximum of $10,000 per event, award amounts are expected to be $2,000-$5,000 per event. Applicants may request up to $10,000 per event but should be prepared to justify that high amount and clearly explain the significant need.
Priority is given to events located in Oakland Commercial Districts and applicants from historically underserved areas outlined by Oakland's Department of Transportation Equity Toolbox.
Priority is given to events that are a series. Applicants that are proposing a series of events may request up to $20,000 in total for the series.
Events must take place between October 24, 2023 and August 31, 2024.

A completed application must be submitted online and include a detailed budget plan.

- Application Portal Opens: Thursday, September 14, 2023
- Application Deadline: Thursday, October 12, 2023
- Late applications will not be accepted.

The City of Oakland must be provided a free space for outreach at all events that receive Activate Oakland sponsorship.
Funding recipients must provide a final report describing how funds were used and the impacts of the event.

Resident
Business
Community Group
Artist/Performer
Business Group
Nonprofit Organization
Anyone with a connection to the Oakland community that shares our program goals!