The City of Watsonville recognizes the value of partnering with other agencies and organizations in providing services that benefit the community and its residents. In an effort to provide support for organizations providing community special events, specific guidelines have been established for determining when City fees may be reduced or waived and when an event may be considered for sponsorship. Please see our Community Special Event Sponsorship Policy for more information.

Community Special Event Sponsorship Policy

We are now accepting applications for events scheduled between July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023.  Applications must be submitted using the online application below.  An informational meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday, January 27 at 6:30 PM.  

More info: Call for Applications
Apply here: 2022-23 Application for Community Special Event Sponsorship

FAQs

Resources from 2021 Informational Meeting

Power Point Presentation
Meeting Recording Passcode: s28mtW%C 

Please note: As funds allow, we are still accepting applications and awarding scholarships for events scheduled between July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022.  Application for Community Event Sponsorship for events scheduled to take place through June 30, 2022.