By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism.
City seeks applications for Community Event grant program
Easter egg hunt

The City of Turlock is once again accepting applications for the Community Events & Activities Grant Program. Funds are intended to support events and activities which highlight the community and invite individuals to stay in Turlock, stimulating the local business and tourism economy.

Funding available for the 2024/25 Program year is $50,000. The deadline to submit applications is Feb. 29. Applications can be submitted online through Community Pass. https://ci.turlock.ca.us/

The City of Turlock invites all community organizations to apply, whether they're planning a cultural celebration, environmental initiative, community market, or any other engaging activity. Each entity may submit a maximum of three applications. Organizations may request up to a maximum of $3,000 per event/activity application.

The purpose of the Community Event & Activities Grant Program is to assist organizations that are committed to promoting Turlock, through a variety of events and activities that highlight our community, enhance the quality of life for residents and invite guests to visit Turlock, all of which have a positive impact on our local economy.

Funding from this program is derived from the Transient Occupancy Tax.

In September 2023, the City Council awarded grants to 12 organizations for 18 local events, including:

·         Turlock Downtown Property Owners Association — $3,000 for Turlock Sip & Stroll

·         Turlock Downtown Business Owners Committee — $16,200 for Downtown Trick or Treat, Downtown Turlock Pot of Gold Scavenger Hunt, Spring Salebration, Mother’s Day Event, Block Party and Shop the Blocks

·         Carnegie Arts Center — $5,500 for 2024 Annual Block Party and 2024 Art of Design Home and Garden Tour

·         Turlock Chaplaincy Inc. — $3,000 for annual Fun Run

·         The Market Turlock — $6,000 for The Market and The Holiday Market

·         Turlock Chamber of Commerce — $2,400 for Ag in the Valley

·         Kappa Sigma Fraternity — $3,000 for Military Heroes Car Show

·         Kiwanis of Greater Turlock — $2,500 for Kiwanis 5K Fun Run

·         Walnut PTO — $3,000 for Community Carnival

·         Love Turlock — $3,000 for Love Turlock

·         Phi Sigma Sigma — $2,400 for Easter Egg Hunt at Stanislaus State