Meet Your Neighbors Fund

May 13

A teeny grant to make a big introduction

Do you live in San Francisco but don’t really know the people next door? You’re not alone, and you don’t need a big reason to change that.

The Meet Your Neighbors Fund is giving San Franciscans $100 to host simple, low-lift gatherings that bring neighbors together. Think a home cafe, happy hour on the stoop, or burritos in your neighborhood park. Nothing too fancy, just a reason to say hello.

There are (probably) amazing people living on your block. This is your excuse to meet them!

The application is currently closed, keep an eye on this page for updates on future rounds.

We’re teaming up with Good Neighbor Lab to support small moments of connection that make neighborhoods feel warmer, friendlier, and a little more like home.

Building community doesn’t have to be complicated. It can be as simple as a stack of pancakes.

FAQs

Fill out the form linked above!
The application will be open for one week! All applications must be submitted by 2pm PST on Wednesday, May 20.
Within a month of receiving the grant.
No, sorry! These grants are for individuals wanting to gather their neighbors, however! We recommend checking out The Block Party Fund.
Grants are $100 per gathering.
All grants will be sent through Zelle.
Food, drinks, games, invitations, almost anything that helps bring your neighbors together.
All gatherings must take place in San Francisco. Other than that, you can host your neighbors in your building, on your stoop, in a backyard, or at a nearby park or other public space. We just recommend meeting somewhere in your neighborhood for ease.
3 or more people (not including yourself).
We have a short post-event survey you’ll need to complete once you’ve brought your neighbors together, plus we’ll schedule a quick follow up call. We’ll want to see a picture or two, and hear how your event brought people together.
Nope!