The Wicked Cool Places Grant Program supports projects that create or sustain vibrant, welcoming spaces that attract activity and foster community involvement, benefiting New Bedford’s residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
Donor Name: New Bedford Creative
State: Massachusetts
City: New Bedford
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 12/02/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Projects should fall under “placemaking” or “placekeeping”– making or keeping a place where things are happening and people want to be – defined as follows:
- Placekeeping: “The active care and maintenance of a place and its social fabric by the people who live and work there. It is not just preserving buildings but keeping the cultural memories associated with a locale alive, while supporting the ability of local people to maintain their way of life as they choose.”
- Placemaking: “With community-based participation at its center, an effective placemaking process capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspiration, and potential, and it results in the creation of quality public spaces that contribute to people’s health, happiness, and well-being.”
Priority Consideration
Projects that enhance equity, celebrate diversity, ensure inclusiveness, and promote open access will be given preference.
Funding Information
Award amounts range from $1,500 to $10,000 to support projects of varying scales, from smaller, adaptable ideas to larger visionary projects.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include individuals, non-profits, community groups, and for-profits.
To qualify, projects must:
- Be based within New Bedford, MA.
- Provide benefits to New Bedford residents, visitors, and/or businesses as outlined in the grant description.
For more information, visit New Bedford Creative.
