The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will continue offering $1 million through the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) Grant Program to support local nonprofit organizations in Fiscal Year 2025-26. For the past eight years, the Board has funded community-based programs focused on economic and workforce development, arts and culture, community improvement, and health services. This initiative started in 2017.
Grants will be awarded through a competitive process, with applicants required to meet specific eligibility criteria. Applications will open online through the County’s Office of Budget and Debt Management from Jan. 13, 2025, at 8 a.m. to Feb. 14, 2025, at 5 p.m. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. An electronic receipt confirmation will be provided upon submission.
The TOT Grant Program is funded by revenue from the Transient Occupancy Tax, which is applied to short-term stays in hotels, motels, and other lodging within unincorporated Sacramento County.
2025-26 TOT Grant Program Application Dates & Details:
Application Period:
- Jan. 13, 2025 – Feb. 14, 2025
- Applications accepted exclusively through the TOT Grant Portal
Grant Workshop:
- Date: Jan. 28, 2025, from 10 – 11:30 a.m.
- Purpose: Explain eligibility, insurance requirements, application details, and timeline
Evaluation Timeline:
- Feb. 18 – 21, 2025: Initial review for completeness and eligibility
- March 3 – April 18, 2025: Subject Area Expert Panel evaluates and ranks eligible applications
- April 30, 2025: Board Review Committee reviews recommendations and makes district-directed grant decisions
Grantee Award Approval:
- June 2025: The Board of Supervisors will finalize grant recipients during a public hearing. Notifications will be sent within five business days of approval.
County staff will draft and manage grant agreements with recipients. For more details, visit the TOT Grant Program website.
