Civic Organizing
Community groups and residents can apply for grants to support civic engagement initiatives such as block parties and neighborhood cleanups.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- annual cycle, check dates
- Entry fee
- Not listed - check the source
- Award
- $750
- Location
- Boston, MA
About
Overview
The Office of Civic Organizing empowers Boston residents to connect, collaborate and take action in their neighborhoods through civic programs and resources. By fostering community engagement and strengthening civic bonds, the office aims to create vibrant, safe and inclusive spaces where all residents feel empowered to make a difference.
Grants Available
- Summer Block Party Grant: up to $750 for food, party supplies and lawn games
- Spooky Streets Grant: $250 for candy, pumpkins and decorations for Fall Harvest and Halloween block parties
Programs
- Civic Summit: annual event with workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities
- Love Your Block: April beautification event with neighborhood cleanups
- Neighborhood Cleanups: year-round community-led cleanups with city support
- City Hall on the Go Truck: mobile services across all neighborhoods
How to Apply
Community groups and residents can apply for mini-grants and micro-grants. Contact the office for application details.
Contact
- Phone: 617-635-3485
- Email: Available through website
- Address: 1 City Hall Square, Room 805, Boston, MA 02201
- Office hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Award
- Summer Block Party Grant: up to $750; Spooky Streets Grant: $250
- Theme
- Community engagement and civic participation in Boston neighborhoods through block parties, beautification efforts, and neighborhood cleanups.
- Eligibility
- Boston residents and community groups
- Audience
- Boston residents and community groups
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.