Help us engage with YOUR community and welcome them to the Boston Harbor Islands!
Are you a community leader looking for a new outdoor venue for your program or event? Do you have an exciting idea to bring arts and culture activities or community-building outdoors? You may be eligible for funding to make your vision a reality!
The Innovation Islands program awards mini-grants of up to $5,000 to local community leaders to design, promote, and facilitate programming on and around the Boston Harbor Islands. Grant awardees will receive planning and promotional support from Boston Harbor Islands staff. We are excited to learn from you about how we can shape the future of park offerings to better engage with your community!
Interested applicants should review the Innovation Islands Grant Rubric to confirm eligibility and familiarize themselves with how to submit a successful application. Applications will be accepted until 11:59pm Eastern on Friday March 17, 2023.
2023 grantees will be notified of a decision on Monday April 3 and have until Friday April 7 to accept the grant award.
Submit your application for up to $5,000 in funding to bring your community to Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park. The application deadline has been extended to Friday March 17, 2023 at 11:59pm.
The inaugural year of Innovation Islands featured dance, music, learning, and other community excursions to the Boston Harbor Islands. Learn more about what our grant recipients planned in 2022.
Learn MoreLocal individuals, community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses interested in engaging their constituents on the Boston Harbor Islands are encouraged to apply! While many of our applicants are non-profit groups, 501(c)3 status is not required to be eligible for funding.
Innovation Islands proposals are currently being accepted for the following island locations:
All of these locations can accommodate a range of programs and group sizes.
Funded programs will take place between June 17 and September 4, 2023, though proposals for dates earlier in June or later in September will be considered.
If you still have questions after reviewing the program rubric and application, please contact us at programs@bostonharbornow.org