Boosting Business Blocks Grant 2025

$1,000 - $10,000
Local
City of Cambridge

This grant provides financial support to business associations and groups of businesses to improve their commercial districts and foster local economic growth through various enhancement projects.

Description

The Boosting Business Blocks (BBB) Grant is designed to help business associations and groups of businesses enhance their commercial districts and support the businesses within them. The grant offers financial assistance by reimbursing project costs once the project is completed. Each approved project can receive up to $7,000 in funding, and the grant is non-taxable.

The grant can be used for a variety of projects, including:

Beautifying commercial areas by installing flowers, murals, or public art.
Celebrating the district’s unique character with banners, flags, or signage.
Attracting visitors through special or seasonal events.
Revitalizing underutilized spaces with pop-up events or activities.
Supporting businesses by creating digital platforms or websites that make it easier for customers to shop online.
Providing business training to help businesses grow and collaborate.
This is a valuable opportunity for groups of businesses to invest in their local area and attract more visitors and customers, while also supporting their collective growth. The BBB grant operates on a reimbursement basis, meaning expenses must be paid upfront, and the grant funds will be reimbursed after the project is completed.

Eligibility

States
Massachusetts
Regions
Cambridge
Eligible Entities
Small businesses, For profit organizations other than small businesses

Funding

Program Funding
Award Ceiling
$10,000
Award Floor
$1,000
Award Count

Timing

Posted Date
October 16, 2024
App Status
Anticipating Next Round
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
Local
Contact Name
Iram Farooq
Contact Email
Contact Phone
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