City of Roseville Citizens’ Benefit Fund Grant

The Citizens’ Benefit Fund (CBF) was created in 1993 following the sale of the city-owned Roseville Community Hospital, with proceeds from the $14.8 million transaction placed into a trust. The CBF is designed to enhance the quality of life for Roseville residents by distributing up to ninety percent of earned interest annually to nonprofit organizations and other eligible institutions. The City of Roseville established the Grants Advisory Commission to oversee this competitive grant process, review applications, and provide funding recommendations to the City Council, which retains final approval authority. The fund prioritizes high-impact projects that support collaboration and deliver measurable outcomes within the City of Roseville. For the fiscal year 2026–2027, approximately $279,940 is available for distribution, although the exact amount may be subject to change. Applicants should be aware that increased demand may reduce award sizes compared to previous years. The grants are designed to supplement, not replace, existing funding sources, and must be used specifically for the purpose outlined in the submitted application. Eligibility is limited to nonprofit 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations, as well as private schools, provided the benefits of funded projects accrue primarily to Roseville residents. However, projects led by the City or directly involving City property, as well as religious or sectarian activities, are not eligible. Applications must be complete and include a valid Roseville business license to be considered. Failure to submit a Final Report from the previous funding cycle will disqualify applicants from the current round. Applications open on December 1, 2025, and must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time on February 2, 2026, through the ZoomGrants platform. An Applicant Workshop is strongly recommended and will be held on January 13, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at 116 S. Grant Street. The Grants Advisory Commission reviews applications from February through May and delivers recommendations to the City Council in May or June 2026. Award notifications are expected after August 11, 2026, and all grant funds must be expended by June 30, 2027. Evaluation criteria are outlined in the Grant Guidelines and scoring sheet. Successful applicants must enter into a grant agreement with the City. All grant documents become public record unless a specific confidentiality request is approved. Adherence to state prevailing wage laws is required for qualifying improvement projects. A Final Report detailing expenditures and project results is due by August 31, 2027.

Applicants are strongly advised to attend the January 13 workshop to learn about updated requirements and avoid disqualification due to incomplete documentation.