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Special Event Support from the City - Apply Now!

For calendar year 2026, the City has budgeted $25,000 from the General Fund to support non-profits with their upcoming special event.

Application for 2026 Special Event Support

Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2025

For calendar year 2025, the City provided $25,000 in special event support, while receiving twelve applications requesting over $83,425 in City support. Of those, all twelve applicants were funded or partially funded.

Learn more about the Special Event Support Grant Program - PowerPoint

Special Events

If you're planning a Special Event, please contact the City of Simi Valley's Customer Services Division at (805) 583-6736 to determine what you need and how the City can assist you.

To get started, complete a Special Event Permit form electronically or you may download the Special Event Permit Application and submit in person or via email.

Applications MUST be submitted 45 days before the event, with a completed vendor list submitted two weeks before the event.

Welcome Corner Banner

You may apply to hang a temporary banner on the City-owned Welcome Corner at the northeast corner of Los Angeles Avenue and Madera Road. The 2-foot by 6-foot sign must be installed and removed by the applicant or organizer of the Special Event, and a Hold Harmless Agreement must be signed. SVMC S 9-37.070.F.2 allows posting of charitable commercial signs for up to 30 days and an image of the sign must be included with the application.

Promote Your Special Event

List your special event for free on the Community Events Calendar provided by the Simi Valley Chamber of Commerce.

You do not need to be a Chamber member to list your event.