Special Events Grant Program

Attend the Pre-Application Meeting

The City of Culver City recognizes the community and economic benefits associated with special events. The Special Events Grant Program provides a centralized process for sponsorship and funding requests for local events. New and returning applicants must attend the Special Events Grant Program Pre-Application Meeting on Zoom.

The virtual mandatory meeting is on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM.

Attending the meeting is required.

The 2026-27 Special Event Grant Program application period opens on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. It closes at 11:59 PM (PST) on Friday, April 24, 2026.

Smaller community or charitable events with a recreational, cultural or social benefit to residents are eligible. Larger-scale events that promote Culver City regionally are also considered. Other eligibility requirements include:

• Must be open to the general public.
• Must take place in Culver City or immediately adjacent.
• Must take place between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
• Grant funding is not available to individuals or for events that serve a political purpose or are sponsored by political organizations.

Please direct questions to Edgar Varela via email at edgar.varela@culvercity.gov or call (310) 253-5752.

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