June 2026

Letters Sent to Previous Partners

Letters mailed directly to past recipients of support from the City of Sumner budget.

June → July 2026

Advertising

Advertising opportunity in, e-newsletter, social media and other options.

August 2026

Review

Staff review and add recommendations/past insight.

August 2026

Notice of Next Steps

Applicants advancing in the process will receive notification to prepare a presentation.

August 2026

Present to Council

Presentations given to the City Council at their Study Session. Max 5 minutes per applicant/organization followed by a Q&A time for Council. NOTE: providing handouts or setting up a powerpoint/video counts against your time. We recommend you use your time more as a discussion with the Council than a formal presentation.  

September → November 2026

Council Review

Council continues to review & finalize budget.

December 2026

Memorandum of Agreement

Funded applicants must provide W-9 and sign the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to receive funds. 

March 2027

Community Partners Request Funds

Partners must submit invoices or pledges to the City for their funds.

April 2028

Presentation to City Council on Use of Funds

All applicants to provide update to City Council on use of funding, even if still in progress, to start process for next biennium and budget requests.  

NOTE: failure to use the funds as requested or to appropriately thank the taxpayers of Sumner for their support may result in rejection of future funding requests.