Media Advisory: The City of San José Invites Nonprofits to Apply for City Space in Exchange for Community Programs

Two great opportunities for nonprofits to serve the community

Post Date:06/11/2025 10:00 AM
CONTACT
Amanda Rodriguez, Public Information Manager, Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services
408-460-4468; Amanda.Rodriguez@sanjoseca.gov

Advisory Detail
When: Applications are open now through July 22, 2025 at 4 p.m.
Background: The City of San José’s Neighborhood Center Partner Program (NCPP) (formerly known as the “Facility Reuse Program”) is excited to announce two opportunities for nonprofit organizations to deliver high-impact services to San José residents in space provided by the Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) Department.

Opportunity 1: Neighborhood Center Partner Program

PRNS is seeking nonprofit partners to provide services from multiple City-owned neighborhood centers, in exchange for delivering programs that benefit children, youth, families, older adults, and underserved communities.

Learn more and apply at www.bit.ly/ncpprfq.

Opportunity 2: Gardner Community Center – NCPP + $1M Operational Grant

PRNS is also seeking a nonprofit to provide programming at the Gardner Community Center. In addition to space, the selected partner will receive a one-time $1 million grant from the Google Community Benefit Fund to support their operations and programming for the Gardner community.

Learn more and apply www.bit.ly/rfpgardner.

For more information about PRNS parks and facilities, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/prns. For updates, follow @sjparksandrec on Facebook and Instagram.

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