Lake Street Reimagined
Placemaking Activities Grant & Event Sponsorship
Primary Objectives
Provide creative healing and support spaces to residents, patrons, and business owners
Influence positive community impressions of Lake Street and counter negative stories about Lake Street that may prevent people from coming to the corridor
Increase safety and sense of safety among the Lake Street community
Support patrons coming back to the Lake Street corridor – by helping people know what businesses are open and providing a positive experience.
Support Racial Equity by funding projects led by Black, Indigenous, or People of Color (BIPOC) businesses or artists, or primarily serving BIPOC community members.
The Lake Street Council plans to fund placemaking activities and events along the Lake Street corridor to continue to support healing, beautification efforts, and economic rehabilitation that are deeply needed to address the dynamic needs of our community.
If you are seeking support for a Public Art project,
please review our Building Improvement Grant Program
Additional Language Needs / Idiomas Adicionales / Luqado Dheeraad Ah
¿Necesita ayuda para completar su solicitud en español? Póngase en contacto con nuestro Especialista en Relaciones Comerciales. Puede reunirse con usted para revisar la solicitud y completarla con usted.
Para español, contacta a Oscar Corral at oscar@lakestreetcouncil.org / 612-601-6980
Ma u baahan tahay caawinaan ku buuxinta codsigaaga/application Somali? La xariir Business Engagement Team. Way kula kulmi karaan si ay u dhex maraan arjiga oo ay kuugu buuxiyaan.
Somali, xiriir, Yusra Mohamud at yusra@lakestreetcouncil.org / 612-295-1515
Available Funding
Placemaking Activity Grant
Max Amount: $5,000, with an average award between $2,500-$4,000. These grants are intended for newer initiatives with priority to any event series that centered on community building.
Event Sponsorship
Max Amount: $2,500, with an average award of $1,000. These funds are for established events by notable entities, likely with additional funding sources. For events with an anticipated attendance of 500+.
Application Deadline: Rolling deadline with a review process every month.
Eligibility Criteria
Applications must be from a business, property owner, nonprofit, organization, artist or collective.
Activities/projects must take place along Lake Street or within 2 blocks of Lake Street
Activities/projects must take place before the end of 2024
Applicants must have a strong connection to the Lake Street community
While you may submit multiple applications, each applicant will be limited to one award.
Note: The Lake Street Council has limited capacity to support the logistical needs of projects.
Application Review Process
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted. Grantmaking decisions will be made by monthly Lake Street Council staff and/or members of our Placemaking Review committee. All reviewers will recuse themselves from decision-making if they have a financial relationship with a potential grant recipient.
Applicants will be notified via email of the decision within 1 week after the monthly review.
If approved, a request for a direct deposit payment will be sent to the provided email. Funding is sent out weekly and will take up to 2 weeks to reach the provided account. Payment may be contingent upon a completed W-9.
Reporting Expectations
Before funded events/activities, it is strongly encouraged that you share all promotional assets with Lake Street Council/Visit Lake Street for amplification.
Within 3 months of project completion, placemaking activity grantees are required to submit:
At least 1 photo of the event/activity that can be used with permission by the Lake Street Council/Visit Lake Street to promote their business, this program, and the Lake Street corridor.
A short report that provides a simple narrative description of how funds contributed to the success of their business / nonprofit, impacts on the corridor, and any lessons learned from the project.
Within 1 month of project completion, event sponsorship recipients are required to submit:
At least 5 photos of the event that can be used with permission by the Lake Street Council/Visit Lake Street to promote their business, this program, and the Lake Street corridor.
A summary of publicized acknowledgment to Lake Street Council/Visit Lake Street support. For example, social media links, photos of signage at events, etc.
All funded projects will be asked to consider personal statement(s) that can be used with permission by the Lake Street Council/Visit Lake Street to promote their business, this program, and the Lake Street corridor.
Please review all the information on this page to understand the eligibility requirements and reporting expectations before applying.
Application Process
The amount of information required will be dependent on the number of times the event/activity has already taken place and the anticipated attendance of the event/activity. Additional documentation may be requested to verify the information provided.
You will be asked to submit the following information:
Activity/Event Name*
Name of organization, business, nonprofit, individuals, or collective organizing the activity/event*
The resumes/portfolios of individuals assisting in this activity/event (upload)
Contact and demographic information*
A detailed description of the activity/event*
Activity/event goals & purpose (include any info on how your activity/project is anticipated to increase safety, sense of safety, and/or positive community perceptions among the Lake Street community; or how this activity/project is anticipated to impact trauma healing, resilience, and/or community building)*
Location/address(es) where the activity/event will take place*
Date when your activity/project takes place*
Anticipated attendance*
Admission costs*
Partners
Estimated total cost
Proposed budget (upload)
Sponsorship levels (upload)
A description of how your activity/project will support Racial Equity
A description of how Lake Street Council/Visit Lake Street’s support will be acknowledged before/during the activity/event*
*required for both funding types
If you have questions, please get in touch with one of the following individuals:
Charise Canales
Manager of Placemaking & Activation
612-447-8480
arts@lakestreetcouncil.org
Marie Campos
Communications & Marketing Coordinator
612-447-8924
socialmedia@visitlakestreet.com