Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are now seeking Better Beaches proposals from organizations and creatives to find fun and unique ways to bring free public events and programs to our region’s beaches and the Boston Harbor waterfront this summer!

Whether you are part of an organization, an artist collective, or are a creative individual with a vision for a more diverse and activated waterfront, there are Better Beaches grant opportunities for you! Grant applicants can come from any community, as long as your great idea centers one of our region’s free public beaches in Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy, and/or Hull. The goal of the Better Beaches Grant Program is to give decision-making power directly to community members over community spaces.

Better Beaches Program grants range from $1,500-$8,000 based on a tiered system. For more information about what we have funded in the past and for tips on making your application successful, visit the before you apply page.