City of Sacramento Grants for Al Fresco Dining

The City of Sacramento is offering up to $20,000 in reimbursable outdoor dining grants through its"Al Fresco" outdoor dining program. The Al Fresco grant program will provide reimbursable grants to support the cost of building or expanding a permanent outdoor dining patio or sidewalk cafe within the public right-of-way or on a private parking lot. Grantees can incur reimbursable expenses between Jan.11, 2023, and June 1, 2024. Projects must be completed, and expenses submitted by June 30, 2024. These expenditures include costs of materials and supplies such as chairs, tables, umbrellas, and costs and fees associated with design, construction and labor. Restaurants owners interested in expanding outdoor dining can browse engineered layouts, and customize their design based on budget and available space, before starting the permit application process.