April 25, 2024 |City of Lynn, Creative Cities, Lynn, Grant, News

Lynnspire Creative Placemaking Grant Back for Second Year

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The City of Lynn and the Lynn Creative Cities Partnership group is proud to announce the 2024 Lynnspire Grants. $60,000 will be awarded in ranges of $1000 to $10,000 to local creatives and groups who are making, or keeping, ‘place’ in and around their community. Applications open Monday, April 22 with a submission deadline of 11:59pm May 19, 2024.

Now in its second year, Lynnspire celebrates the rich diversity and creative vitality of Lynn. This regranting initiative directs efforts towards investing in local creatives, creating and preserving spaces where the community can come together and appreciate various forms of expression.

 “This opportunity supports our local, creative talent and is a great way to promote inclusive efforts while also embracing our city’s identity. Lynn has an outstanding tradition of community engagement and collaboration through arts and culture, and we encourage all creatives in our community to apply,” says Mayor Jared Nicholson.

This program aims to provide financial support to innovative ideas, concepts, programs, and initiatives that contribute positively to the local creative economy.

“We are thrilled to offer a second round of grants to our community. We believe that community and civic pride and participation is strengthened when the community itself takes part in the creation of the local cultural offerings.”

LaCrecia Thomson, City of Lynn Arts & Culture Planner

Grant timeline

• Applications Open: Monday, April 22
• Grant Info Session: Monday, April 29 – 6pm (virtual) (bi-lingual Spanish & English)
• Submission Deadline: Sunday, May 19th (11:59pm)
• Award Notification: Friday, May 31
• Projects/events must be completed by: December 31, 2024
• Project report due: January 31, 2025

In 2023, the Lynnspire grant program supported over 15 individual creatives, organizations, and collaborative community efforts, including ethnic festivals, maker-space events, performances, LGBTQ+ initiatives, and more.

“Last year’s recipients highlighted the diversity of medium and talent that Lynn has become known for,” says Luis Cotto, Creative Strategist for the Creative Cities initiative. “With an increase in grants available, we look forward to seeing more incredible programming in the city.”

The Lynnspire grant is funded by MassDevelopment/TDI and the Barr Foundation. This program is one component of a broader “TDI Creative Cities” initiative to boost arts-based economic development.

The above press release was submitted to us by Mayor Nicholson’s office.