The Citizens' Benefit Fund was established in 1993 following the sale of the city-owned Roseville Community Hospital to Sutter Health for $14.8 million. Roseville Community Hospital was built on 8.5 acres located along Sunrise Avenue between Oak Ridge Drive and Frances Drive and operated at this location for 45 years. The proceeds from the sale of the 225-bed facility were placed in a trust. A portion of the interest earned each year is made available for grants with the purpose of improving the quality of life for the citizens of Roseville.  Non-profit 501(c)3 or 501(c)4, schools and private schools (see information on private school eligibility on the Grant Guidelines) who serve citizens of Roseville are eligible to apply. The first grants were awarded in 1994.

The Roseville Grants Advisory Commission is an advisory board to the Roseville City Council and oversees the competitive grant process for the Citizens' Benefit Fund. Roseville Grants Advisory Commission reviews grant applications annually February through May, providing the Roseville City Council with their recommendations in June. The City Council has the final approval on disbursement of each of the grant funds.

The Commission is comprised of seven members and cannot serve more than two consecutive terms. The City Council appoints a person who is a current high school student in Roseville to serve as a voting Youth Commissioner. 

The Grants Advisory Commission meets the second Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm in the City Council Chambers, 311 Vernon Street. 

Learn about the history of the Citizen's Benefit Fund and the Grants process in this short video.