The Art is Everywhere! ARPA Grant Program advances New Bedford, Massachusetts as one of the most culturally unique and creative cities in America.
Donor Name: New Bedford Economic Development Council
State: Massachusetts
City: New Bedford
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/23/2023
Size of the Grant: $2,500 and $20,000
Details:
The grant program criteria prioritizes creative solutions to expedite the recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic. Projects must directly impact one or more current challenges facing residents, visitors and/or businesses in New Bedford’s neighborhoods. Projects that advance diversity, equity, inclusion and access (DEIA) in all forms will be prioritized, as well as projects that limit the spread of COVID-19 by enabling greater use of outdoor spaces.
The Art is Everywhere! ARPA Grant Program is supported by federal award number SLFRP1067 awarded to The City of New Bedford by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Facilitated by New Bedford Creative housed at the New Bedford Economic Development Council, this grant program is one component to respond to the public health emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funding Information
Grant awards between $2,500 and $20,000 will be invested in projects from smaller scalable ideas to larger big ideas.
Uses of funds
This grant’s cash award can be used for: material and direct project costs, operational expenses, including labor/staff time, capital improvements, sub-contractors, vendors or third party assistance.
Eligibility Criteria
In order to be eligible, projects must:
- Individuals, non-profits, community groups, and for-profits are all eligible to apply.
- Be based within New Bedford, MA.
- Be reasonably designed to benefit New Bedford’s Tourism, Travel, and Hospitality Industry as a whole or creatively solve a COVID-19 public health problem.
- Be in a disproportionately impacted industry: 1) Arts, Entertainment and Recreation; 2) Childcare Facilities; 3) Accommodation and Food Services; 4) Personal Care Services (gyms, salons, etc.); 5) Leisure and Hospitality.
For more information, visit NBEDC.