# 11.10.26 Salinas City Council Meeting of November 10, 2026


**Body:** thesalinaschannel
**Date:** November 09, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Grants & Funding


The November 10, 2026 Salinas City Council meeting included an action on the FY 2026–27 Community Sponsorship Grant program. Staff reported $200,000 available (the usual $150,000 allocation plus $50,000 added during the prior budget process), 37 applications requesting nearly $1 million, and recommended awards to nine applicants. The council approved the staff-recommended slate and directed staff to review the sponsorship policy and return with potential revisions based on council and public comments, including concerns about the scoring rubric, equitable access, timing of awards, and how permit-fee support is accounted for. The vote was unanimous. No contract awards, bids, or vendor selections were considered.

**Source:** thesalinaschannel