Placemaking Grants 2020
Placemaking Grants 2020
After the success of last year’s Placemaking Grant Round and Pitch Event, we have decided to bring it back for another round in 2020!
Placemaking: re-imagining and reinventing public spaces to bring people together; capitalizing on a community’s assets and potential with the intention of creating public spaces that promote health, happiness, and well-being
The Huron County Community Foundation Strategic Priorities allow us to focus our time and resources where the community sees the greatest need. One priority area is creating dynamic and vibrant communities. After last year’s success, we are again hosting a Placemaking Grant Competition specifically designed to spark community conversations, invest in public spaces, and bring ideas to life in Huron County. .
The County is divided into four regions for the Placemaking Grant Competition (click here to see the map). Each regional winner is guaranteed at least $1,000 to bring their idea to life! Awards will be made based on three different criteria –
1) Community Voice (aka Facebook voting)
2) Panel of Judges at the Pitch Event
3) Public Vote at the Pitch Event
Here's how it works:
Have an idea that will improve a public space in Huron County (ex. Community signage to make your area more walker friendly, public art installations, bike racks, public events hosted in community spaces, murals, public gardens, little free libraries, disk/foot golf)
2. Submit the idea by emailing a one paragraph description of the project, your name and contact information, the region in which your project will be implemented, and an image that represents the idea to hccf@huroncounty.com by 4 pm February 5th. An example submission can be found here.
3. If your idea meets the qualifications, your idea will be unveiled on the HCCF Facebook page for the first wave of voting, Community Voice, on Monday, February 10. Get everyone you know to vote for your idea on the HCCF Facebook Page between February 10th and February 17th.
4. Gather your friends, family, neighbors, and community leaders and attend the Pitch Event at the Harbor Beach Community Theater on February 19th for an evening of collaboration, granting, and fun! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with Pitches starting at 6:15 p.m. At the Pitch Event, a panel of judges and attendees will hear brief (1 minute or less!) presentations on each proposal. At the end of the presentations, everyone votes by secret ballot.
5. If your idea has the highest total score for your region, based on Community Voice (25%), the Panel of Judges (50%), and the Public Vote (25%), you will receive $1,000 to implement your Placemaking idea in the community!
View the grant guidelines below for additional information!
