The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing is excited to announce the 2025 Spooky Streets Grants Program.
Donor Name: The Mayor’s Office of Civic Organizing
State:
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/22/2025
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This funding is an expansion of the Mayor’s efforts to create a fun and traffic-safe environment for kids and families to enjoy community. Residents and community groups who apply for the mini-grants can receive $300 to purchase items such as candy, pumpkins, decorations, and face paint, making it easier and more affordable for neighborhoods to host Halloween and Fall & Harvest block parties. This year, thanks to support from the Cummings Foundation, the Office of Civic Organizing is expected to nearly double the number of events receiving funding.
Funding Information
Each approved block party grant will receive $300.
Uses of Funds
- If awarded a grant, funds can be used for: decorations, kids’ activities, non-alcoholic refreshments, lawn games, snacks, entertainment, and other community-building costs.
- Funds cannot be used for: alcohol, purchases intended for private-use, fundraising, gift cards, giveaways, bouncy houses, sound systems, propane gas, on other permits, or anything not related to the event.
- The Block Party Grant Committee may review proposed expenses and reserves the right to restrict the use of funds for certain items, even if not listed above.
Eligibility Criteria
- Your Vendor ID must be tied to a Boston resident or a nonprofit group to qualify.
- Vendor IDs linked to for-profit businesses are not eligible for grant funding.
For more information, visit MOCO.
