Do you have an innovative idea to bring arts and culture activities or community-building outdoors? Are you a community leader looking for a new outdoor venue for your program or event? You may be eligible for funding to make your vision a reality!
Donor Name: Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park
State: Massachusetts
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/08/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park and the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership provides funding opportunities for community groups to design their own events and experiences through the Innovation Islands Mini-Grant program!
The Innovation Islands program awards mini-grants of up to $5,000 to local community leaders and activators to design, promote, and facilitate programming on and around the Boston Harbor Islands. Grant awardees will receive planning and promotional support from Boston Harbor Islands staff. They are excited to learn from you about how they can shape the future of park offerings to better engage with your community!
Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park and the Boston Harbor Islands Partnership announce a second year of funding to support grants for local leaders to plan and execute island programming that speaks to the needs and interests of members of their community. Compelling proposals will create opportunities for people to come together through music, the arts, the sharing of cultural traditions, recreation, island exploration, and stewardship.
Expectations for Grant Recipients
Boston Harbor Now will provide each grant recipient with up to 200 ferry tickets, with a $5,000.00 value, to support transport to Peddocks, Georges, Thompson, or Spectacle Islands for programming. Grant recipients will design, promote, and facilitate park-based programming that meets their communities’ unique needs and interests. In addition, recipients will:
- Promote the program and manage program sign-up;
- Secure photo releases; program photos may be used in promotional materials and media;
- Arrange for any land transportation and other essential programming content, experiences, or support;
- Encourage participants to share feedback and ideas with Boston Harbor Islands staff;
- Provide a final report with information on what the group liked most about the experience and recommendations for park partners on what steps they might take so that a future program like this is the best it can be. Completion and submission of a final report by the deadline is required to apply for funds in future years.
- Share and encourage program participants to share their Harbor Islands experience via social media to heighten awareness of the islands as a place that enables all people to experience the full, multi-sensory joy of being in the outdoors with family, friends, and community.
Eligibility Criteria
Local individuals, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses interested in engaging their constituents on the Boston Harbor Islands are encouraged to apply! While many of the applicants are non-profit groups, 501(c)3 status is not required to be eligible for funding.
For more information, visit BHINSP.
