Phoenix is offering neighborhood groups and nonprofits a chance to bring movies, concerts, youth sports and more to city parks with the help of money from grants.

Registration is open for grants up to $10,000, city officials said in a release.

Cynthia Aguilar, director of Phoenix Parks and Recreation, said the program’s goal “is to build stronger communities by working together to activate our parks in positive ways."

Paid for by money from the American Rescue Plan Act, events and activities must be free, and park rules must be followed.

Registration closes Sept. 29. Details and registration information is available at www.phoenix.gov/parks/arpa.

Eligible events and activities:

• Movies in the Park
• Concerts in the Park
• Food Truck Festivals
• Youth Sports Programming
• Neighborhood Farmers Markets (Must be free admission and have free activities associated with the event)
• Neighborhood Resource Fairs
• Safety Events (Example: Bike Rodeos)
• Fitness Programs
• 2024 GAIN Events
• Neighborhood Celebrations (May include inflatable jumpers and free activities)

Questions about events and categories can be emailed to tannia.ruiz@phoenix.gov.