Public Space Activation Program 2023

Wednesday, March 1, 2023

The Downtown New West BIA proudly relaunches our annual placemaking grant program to inspire our community in activating local public spaces! 

In partnership with the City of New Westminster, we invite individuals, businesses and not for profits to submit your proposals for unique and innovative activations in Downtown New West public spaces. A volunteer jury will choose 3 projects to support in 2023.

Program Goals:

Funding:

We're looking to fund 3 projects in 2023 for up to $2,500 each. This funding would go towards your costs of producing the activation and could include materials, artist fees, insurance, marketing, equipment rental, and supplies. The funding is not eligible to cover charitable donations or liquor purchases. 

The Downtown New West BIA will also provide promotional support and guidance in acquiring necessary permits with the City of New Westminster.  

Criteria:

DTNW boundaries map 2019

Bonus points for:

Examples of past projects:

We originally launched this program in 2019, see details on past supported projects here. 

Process:

The Downtown New West BIA wishes to highlight how diverse our community is, and in order to break down any exclusionary barriers and create a platform for marginalized voices, artists on the LGBTQ spectrum, non-binary artists, artists of colour, Indigenous artists, and disabled artists, are strongly encouraged to submit.

Submit your proposal here!

Have questions?  Email info@downtownnewwest.ca  

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