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Applications Due
Applications will be open on a quarterly basis with the following schedule:
- Spring: Applications open January–March
- Summer: Applications open April–June
- Fall: Applications open July–September
- Winter: Applications open October–December
The portal will close on the last day of each quarter and reopen for the new quarter on the first of the month.
Total Funding
Funding Source
Maximum Award
Award Details
Up to $50,000
Eligibility
This grant program is specifically open to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations, Tribal leaders, and local government entities. Applicants must be located in small rural communities with a population of 50,000 people or less. According to the Tribal Funding Registry, Tribes are eligible.
Eligible Activities
Requested funding must be for a physical placemaking project. Eligible uses include: construction/installation materials, equipment, labor costs for construction/installation/artist fees, and streetscape/indoor furniture. Special events or public space activation programming can only account for up to 10% or $5,000 of the total grant amount.
Duration
Notable Requirements
Projects must be shovel-ready. A full proposal should be three to five pages. Shovel-ready plans including site maps, architectural drawings, and photos may be included. Up to five letters of support from local government and/or community organizations, partners or members, demonstrating community alignment, engagement, and consensus for the project.
How to Apply
Make an account on Submittable and apply here.