Better Together Grant

The Central Eastside Better Together Grant supports a vibrant, dynamic community by catalyzing events and projects to increase foot traffic and highlight the Central Eastside’s unique identity. The Central Eastside Better Together Grant fosters an engaging and inclusive environment by supporting arts and cultural events, public installations, and District-driven projects that boost co-creation, economic growth, and a sense of place!

We are no longer accepting grant applications now that the submission period has ended. Stay tuned for updates on the next grant cycle.

Grant Details

  • The purpose of the CET Better Together Grant is to enhance community by catalyzing events and projects that activate public space, increase foot traffic, and promote our unique district identity.

    • (3+) Three or more Central Eastside businesses or organizations must collaborate to plan and execute an event or project together. 

    • Collaborators must apply together.

    • All collaborators must have a storefront or be physically located within the Enhanced Service District boundaries (see map to left).

    • All applicants must have valid General Liability Insurance.

    • All events or projects must be completed by June 30, 2025. If it is not completed by the set deadline, the funds must be returned in full to CET within two (2) weeks of the deadline. If the grant project is completed but the grant award is not fully spent, the remaining funds must be returned to CET within two (2) weeks of completion.

    • All grantees must recognize CET as the project’s funder by including CET’s logo on printed materials and other promotional content. 

  • 7/8/24 - Applications released.

    8/26/24 - Applications due by 12 pm.

    9/23/24 - Awards announced.

    6/30/25 - Grant events and projects completed. 

    6/30/25 - Grant reporting is due 30 days after project completion and no later than 6/30/25.

  • Please follow all requirements and complete all portions of the application. Submit the completed application as one PDF to Brianna Woods brianna@ceic.cc, no later than noon (12 pm) on 8/26/24.