The City of San Jose is allowing the residents of each Council district to determine how to spend $200,000 through a process called participatory budgeting. Participatory budgeting is an international phenomenon that started in South America.  It provides community members with an opportunity to engage in the budget process and determine how funds are going… Read More


The following documents provide application information for the BeautifySJ (replaces the cap grants). Applications are due by September 21st October 10th. City staff explains the program in the video, below. 17-18TIMELINE(8.18.17) BeautifySJC1_v2MOUEXEMPLAR(8.18.17) BSJGIRDraft_7.28.17v4_CAOedits(8.23.17) SampleBudgetSheetv2(8.21.17)