City accepting environmental grants applications

Nonprofit organizations and school groups in Thousand Oaks can apply for grants of up to $4,500 to help fund community beautification and environmental projects. The city is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Community Environmental Enhancement Grant Program through Dec. 10. Grants range from $2,000 to $4,500 and can be used for projects such as water conservation, litter collection, recycling, waste reduction, energy conservation, composting and public education. Examples include installing rain barrels, drip irrigation systems and water bottle refill stations, or replacing grass with wood chips. Projects must be located within Thousand Oaks and completed within one year of receiving the grant. Applications must be submitted by email to [email protected] no later than 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10. The application and program guidelines are available at www.toaks.gov/grants. For more information, email TOgrants@ toaks.gov or call Sarah Mailes at 805-381- 7362.

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