2026 Call for Curators, Programming, and Art

The I‑195 Redevelopment District is offering grant funding and rental‑fee waivers to support free or low‑cost cultural, artistic, and community‑engagement programming in 195 District Park, Providence, RI, during the period 1 Mar 2026 – 30 Mar 2027. Applicants submit rolling proposals that include a full event plan, budget, insurance proof, and marketing strategy. Grants may cover up to $8,000 per event, with an additional waiver of up to $10,000 for earned‑income activities, and require a 60‑day lead time before the event date. • Scope: Design and deliver public events (concerts, workshops, film screenings, etc.) using park infrastructure (power, furniture, future pavilion, Wi‑Fi). • Funding: Max $8,000 grant + up to $10,000 rental‑fee waiver; budgets must detail artistic, administrative, supply, insurance, and marketing costs. • Requirements: ADA accessibility, general liability insurance ($1 M per occurrence), district and city permits, marketing assets with park branding, and submission ≥60 days before the event (latest fixed deadline 30 Dec 2026 for early‑2027 events).