You can downlaod the presentation: 2026-27 TOT Grant Program Workshop.
Yes, use the address of your Sacramento County office when applying, even if your main office is elsewhere.
Gift cards are discouraged, but allowed when they are an essential, documented part of the project.
You must justify the need and provide proof that the client received the card to receive reimbursement.
No, but use the budget note section in the application to explain the deficit.
Applicants must have a physical address for your organization in Sacramento County.
Applicants must be registered as a nonprofit organization OR have a fiscal sponsor to be eligible.
No match is required.
Yes, Rotary organizations can act as Fiscal Sponsors.
TOT Grants can be used for building and construction project(s) if they fall within the grant term and a letter of support from the landlord is provided.
Applicants must have a physical office in Sacramento County to be eligible for funding.
The presentation, recorded videos, and Q&A is available on the TOT Website.
Economic/Workforce Development:
Applicants should list all Board Members.
Yes, spaces are included.
Applicants should provide the budget from the last COMPLETED fiscal year.
Check all districts where the project takes place.
All applicants must apply on behalf of their organization.
Organizations using fiscal sponsors will apply and list the fiscal sponsor in the Organization Information section.
Address of the oice of the organization.
No.
Applicants do not need to provide insurance as part of the application process. Insurance will be required for organizations selected to receive grant funding.
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Workers' Compensation
The requested amount cannot exceed 20% of the organization's last completed budget.
If the event is not a fundraising event, the project would qualify.
No, if the organization is mobile, the panel will honor the address registered with the Secretary of State.
Applicants may choose either option: apply for one event or include all same-category projects planned for the year.
The project budget should include all expenses to produce the project including personnel if applicable.
Only one application per organization is allowed.
The system saves automatically. However, I still recommend you utilize the save button in case there are any issues or glitches with the system.
The Board of Supervisors finalizes awards at a regular meeting, where applicants may comment during the public comment period. There is no earlier hearing to present project proposals. All hearings are public and recorded.
This arrangement is allowed if both parties meet eligibility requirements. The applicant submits the application and names the fiscal sponsor, who may also apply under their own organization.
This is up to the discretion of the organization.
Yes, the amount allocated to each category depends on the number of applications received.
Most requests historically receive less than the amount sought. An expert panel reviews and ranks all applications, recommends awards, and the Board of Supervisors makes the final approval.
There are no changes to the Economic/Workforce Development category..
Yes, 501c6 nonprofit organizations are eligible to apply for the TOT Grant.
Applicants must select a specific category that best supports the mission of their organization.
The amount allocated to each category depends upon the number of applications received.
The TOT Grant may fund an expanded existing event or a new event, project, or program.
Applicants may enter the total cost.
This one-time grant is intended to fund specific project outcomes, so indirect or general operating costs aren’t eligible. Funds must go directly toward project activities that produce measurable results.
This is not considered a re-grant since the organization will be purchasing supplies and distributing them to students.
No.
If the organization is registered with the Secretary of State using the PO Box, it will be honored it.
The organization may use its Secretary of State–registered address.
Expenses incurred before or after the grant term are not eligible for reimbursement.
The grant funds specific projects. These projects can be new or ongoing.
Using a PO Box is acceptable if that is the address the organization is registered with the Secretary of State.
Invoices are due monthly and must be submitted by the 15th of each month for the prior month’s expenses. Organization will be paid within 30 days from receiving a suicient invoice and transaction documentation.
Yes, if it is part of the program/project that you are applying for.
Yes.
Yes, but please note that funds cannot be used for fundraising events.
Yes, if the renovation work will be completed within the term of your funding agreement.
Yes.
Yes.
In general, we do not fund scholarships; however, if this is a primary service of your organization, then this is an eligible expense.
Yes.
Yes. An organization may use the Park Districts as a collaborator; however, a Park District may not be used as a fiscal sponsor.
Yes, this is allowed as a program cost.
If both have the same Employer Identification Numbers (EIN)/are the same organization, then this is okay.
Choose the organization category based on your primary mission, not the specific project.
The application itself should focus on the project or program you want this grant to fund.
Program stipends are an eligible program cost.
No, funds may only be used for goods or services that will be consumed within the grant cycle or within one year.
Yes, volunteer organizations are eligible to apply but must be a registered non-profit organization or have a fiscal sponsor.
Only one application per organization is allowed.
If the projects are related to each other, they may be combined in one application.
An organization may apply for multiple events that are part of the same project/program.