Citywide Scholarship Program - Happy Hollow Access
Funding Amount
Admission tickets at reduced rates (up to 4 tickets per visit with discount)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Next expected
- January 1, 2027
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Deadlines typically fall in: January
From the program guidelines: “Annual Renewal: Must submit new application each year starting January 1 with current eligibility documents”
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals and families with special financial needs
Geography
- San José residents ages 0-49 years
Other requirements
- Active Adults participants
- All Access participants
- Subject to available funding and qualifications
Overview
Citywide Scholarship Program - Happy Hollow Access for All
Program Overview: The City of San José's Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services Citywide Scholarship Program provides access to Happy Hollow Park & Zoo programs at reduced rates for eligible residents in financial need.
Geographic Scope: City of San José, California residents only
Eligibility:
What is Funded:
How It Works:
Automatic Eligibility: Residents already enrolled in the Citywide Scholarship Program automatically qualify
Contact:
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. In-Person Application: Submit completed application at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Guest Services office (located near the entrance)
2. Alternative: Submit to any San José Community Center
3. Online Resources: Visit sanjoseca.gov/scholarships for more information
4. Required Documentation: Updated eligibility documents (proof of residency, income verification, special needs documentation as applicable)
5. Approval Timeline: Subject to available funding and staff review
6. Annual Renewal: Must submit new application each year starting January 1 with current eligibility documents
- Applications available in English, Spanish (Español), Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt), and Chinese (中文)
- Assistance available through Guest Services
Language Support
- Phone: 408-369-6438 (Therapeutic Services for inclusion/accessibility questions)
- Email/Form: Guest Services form on website
- In-person: Happy Hollow Park & Zoo Guest Services office
Contact for Questions
What Happy Hollow Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 3
- Total given
- $59K
- Median grant
- $25K
- Range
- $8,868–$25K
- By dollars: California 85%, New York 15%. Top recipient cities: San Francisco, CA; Oakland, CA; Canastota, NY.
Example grants
Wildlife Conservation Network · San Francisco, CA
Macaw Recovery Network
$25K
Kaminando Habitat Connect · Oakland, CA
Wildlife Conservation
$25K
Wetland Research Center Inc · Canastota, NY
Jaguar Identification Project
$8,868
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