Hayward opens annual Community Agency Funding process

The City of Hayward is accepting applications from community-based organizations for grant funding in the upcoming fiscal year to support programs serving low-income members of the Hayward community. 

Eligible programs help improve the lives of Hayward residents and include: 

• Improvement of housing and neighborhood facilities such as parks, community centers and emergency shelters; 

• Services for low-income households, seniors and residents with disabilities, such as education, health, food security, legal and homelessness services; and 

• Arts and music programs for the Hayward community. 

There will be a mandatory Bidders' Conference to review the application and requirements with agencies taking place at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28. The application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, for funding awards for the upcoming 2025-2026 fiscal year starting July 1, 2025. 

For more information about Hayward’s Community Agency Funding program and application process, please reference the Community Agency Funding page here on the City of Hayward website.