Harvard-Allston Public Realm Flexible Fund
The Harvard Allston Public Realm Flexible Fund supports projects that enhance the public realm and for which public sources of financing may be unavailable or inadequate. Projects may include improvements in public parks and open space, neighborhood beautification, streetscape improvements, public safety projects, and public art, including functional art such as benches or bike racks.
Grant Details
Application Deadline: The Grant application period is now closed.
Purpose: To support projects that enhance the public realm and for which public sources of financing may be unavailable or inadequate. Projects may include improvements in public parks and open space, neighborhood beautification, streetscape improvements (including street furniture such as benches or bike racks), and public safety projects. Projects should be of broad public benefit to the Allston-Brighton neighborhood, with particular emphasis on the North Allston/North Brighton area.
Applicant Eligibility:
Grants are typically made to:
- Public Agencies
- Established 501(c)3 non-profit organizations
In some cases, grants may also be made to:
- New non-profit organizations with a fiscal sponsor
- Individuals or for-profit entities
For more information and examples of past applications, please view the BPDA’s Flex Fund Grant Guidelines.
Partner: As a part of Harvard's 2013 Community Benefits Planning Process, Harvard works closely with the Boston Planning & Development Agency to deploy Flex Fund grants throughout the Allston-Brighton community.
This application is now closed.