Your COMMUNITY

Community Support

Programs to support the community:

  • Fee Assistance: The City of Pleasanton Recreation Department provides a Fee Assistance Program for residents who would like to participate in recreation programs but may not have the financial means.
  • Inclusion Services: The City of Pleasanton’s Recreation Department welcomes and encourages individuals of all abilities to participate in its programs and activities.
  • Community Grants: The City provides a Community Grant Program for non-profit organizations serving Pleasanton residents in the area of arts, culture and youth programs.
  • Eastern Alameda County Human Services Needs Assessment: The City of Pleasanton, along with the cities of Dublin and Livermore, has assessed Tri-Valley human service gap areas and established implementable and collaborative outcomes in conjunction with local nonprofits and Alameda County.   
  • Eagle Scout/Gold Award Projects

Fee Assistance Program

The City of Pleasanton Recreation Department provides a Fee Assistance Program for residents who would like to participate in recreation programs but may not have the financial means.  Residents who meet the program income requirements are encouraged to apply. If you or a family member living in the same household is interested in participating in programs offered through the department, please review the eligibility criteria (Fee Assistance Guidelines) for participation.

For more information, please contact Recreation Services at (925) 931-5340.

Eligibility

  1. Must provide proof of Pleasanton residency, living within Pleasanton’s city limits (i.e. PG&E bill, water or garbage bill, rental agreement, etc.)
  2. Must provide proof of additional assistance (i.e. CalFresh, CARE Credit FERA Program, CA Life-Line Program, California Head Start Letter, Medi-Cal eligibility letter, Social Security Statement with a Bank Statement, etc.).

Application

Applicants may receive fee assistance once each fiscal year (July 1 to June 30), provided funding is available. Fee Assistance funds are available on a first come, first-served basis.

Interested individuals/household members may submit applications for consideration at any time during the year. All financial assistance must be applied for in advance prior to registering for classes. Funds will not be given retroactively to classes that participants are already registered for. Once approved, the allocated funds will be applied to and available for registration on the applicant’s Pleasanton’s Activities Guide account.

Applications can be submitted at Recreation Services located inside the Pleasanton Library or by sending us the completed application and supporting documents via the form below.

2025-2026 Fee Assistance Forms (funds will be available and applied to your recreation account starting July 1):

Contact us for more information.

Inclusion Services

The City of Pleasanton’s Recreation Department welcomes and encourages individuals of all abilities to participate in its programs and activities.

Inclusion is the process of providing supports, adaptations and modifications to ensure that individual needs and desires for participation are met in ways that are reasonable, safe and do not fundamentally alter the nature of the program or activity. If you or your child are in need of inclusion services in order to participate in a program or activity, please complete the Accommodation Request Form.  

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was conceived with the goal of integrating people with disabilities into all aspects of life. The City of Pleasanton has also adopted a policy to “promote facilities and activities that accommodate community and family use and accommodate persons of all physical abilities.” We welcome and look forward to your participation. 

Contact us for more information.

Community Grants

The City provides a Community Grant Program for non-profit organizations serving Pleasanton residents in the area of arts, culture and youth programs. The mission of the program is to enhance the quality of life in Pleasanton. Eligible organizations are encouraged to submit an application for either the Civic Arts or Youth Commission’s review.

The Commissions make funding recommendations to the Pleasanton City Council. Interested organizations are encouraged to review the Community Grant Application Packet for eligibility, criteria and requirements.

FY2025/26 Community Grant Application

The Pleasanton FY 2025/26 Community Grant Application window is open from January 1, 2025 – February 4, 2025.

Community Grant Applications and Supporting Docs

Contact us for more information.

Eagle Scout and Gold Award Projects

The City of Pleasanton is happy to continue to support the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America with one of their core activities, allowing troop members to earn their Eagle Scout/Gold Awards. One of the primary purposes of the Eagle Scout/Gold Award service project is to demonstrate and hone or learn and develop leadership skills by identifying a need within the community that the scout can address throughout the project. Related to this is the motivation in learning important lessons in project management, taking the responsibility for a significant accomplishment, and securing adequate funding for the project.

The following information will assist you in getting your project started with the City of Pleasanton. Please complete the Eagle Scout/Gold Award Project Application, which will provide us with necessary information about your proposed project and will help ensure that the project is started in a timely manner.

Please return the completed application in the following ways:

By Mail:

City of Pleasanton
Attn: Michele Crose
PO Box 520
Pleasanton, CA 94566

In Person:

At the Pleasanton Library
400 Old Bernal Ave
During open library hours
Attn: Michele Crose

By Email:

Subject: Eagle Scout/Gold Award Project
Email Address: [email protected]

Upon receipt of your application, the City will contact you to arrange a meeting to discuss the scope and details of the project.

Project Ideas

The City of Pleasanton receives many requests each year to provide Eagle Scout/Gold Award projects. Please remember, it is the responsibility of the Scout in keeping with the spirit of the project to approach the City with their own idea for the project and then to work closely with the City in implementing the proposal. Proposed projects should be mutually beneficial to the Scout and the City and address an identified need for the community. We invite you to tour the City, looking for areas that need improvement and where you can make a difference.

Project ideas below are samples of previously completed projects and are intended to encourage the Scout to take an opportunity to recognize and identify possibilities. Please keep in mind that the City of Pleasanton will review each request thoroughly and will approve based on the city’s ability to support the Scout and the project.

Examples of Projects Previously Completed

  • Tree Planting
  • Historical display creation
  • Trail marking
  • Dog waste containers at parks and trails
  • Picnic tables and benches
  • Owl/bat nesting boxes
  • AED signage installation

Application Process

Upon receipt of your Eagle Scout/Gold Award Application:

  • Staff will contact you to schedule a meeting
  • Please come to the meeting prepared to share details of your project. This will help expedite the approval process:
    • Some Eagle Scout/Gold Award projects may require multiple City department reviews and approvals; this may take some time
    • Plan accordingly when considering your project timeline
    • Once approved, City staff will contact the applicant and be the liaison for the entire project.

Administration

Fee Assistance Program

Recreation Services
(925) 931-5340

Inclusion Services
(925) 931-5348

Community Grants
(925) 931-5349

Contact us by filling out the form below:

Community Support

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