County of Santa Clara Announces Grant Opportunity for Community Fourth of July Fireworks Events, Applications Due April 7, 2017

Eligible Nonprofit Organizations Encouraged to Apply by April 7, 2017

SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIF.— Nonprofit organizations planning to hold 2017 Fourth of July fireworks events in Santa Clara County may benefit from a County grant program established to fund safe and legal fireworks displays. The County is allocating a total of $25,000 to sponsor up to two fireworks events in each of the five supervisorial districts ($5,000 per district).

“The County supports professional displays to help deter the illegal use of fireworks in our community,” said President Dave Cortese, County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.  “The grant program offers funding for up to 10 events throughout the county.”

Nonprofit organizations that have held Fourth of July events involving fireworks displays and meet the criteria to receive a grant are encouraged to submit their applications before the 5 p.m., April 7, 2017, deadline. 

Interested organizations must complete the attached application.  Events must include public/fire safety educational elements, be open to any resident in Santa Clara County, and be family-friendly.

A panel that includes representatives from Santa Clara County Fire Department, the Sheriff’s Office, the County Executive’s Office, and Parks and Recreation Department, will review and evaluate submissions. The Board of Supervisors will review panel recommendations in May. Sponsorship recipients will be notified and receive funds following Board approval.

Selection Qualifications/Criteria for Fireworks Events:

1.    Must be held in Santa Clara County

2.    Must be proven, at least, in its second year.

3.    Must have Public/Fire safety Education element(s).

4.    Must be open to any resident in Santa Clara County and be Family-Friendly.

5.    Must be able to specify how County of Santa Clara grant award will be used

Completed applications must be received, via e-mail, no later than 5 p.m., on April 7, 2017, and should be e-mailed to Andrea Contreras, [email protected] and Fran Palacio, [email protected], Office of the County Executive.

More information: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/ceo/fsi/Pages/fsi.aspx

 

Fireworks Grant Application (PDF)

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Media Contact: Laurel Anderson/Marina Hinestrosa, Office of Public Affairs, (408) 299-5119;

Posted:  March 21, 2017