the bed-stuy create & connect fund

The Bed-Stuy Create & Connect Fund is a hyperlocal micro-grant program offered annually and managed by The LP. The Fund seeds and supports the creative ideas or civic actions of artists, cultural practitioners, community organizers, activists, and neighbors whose proposals aim to enrich community life in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.

During the 2026 cycle, we will provide up to 20 grants in the amount of $1500 in support of project proposals. We are looking for creative initiatives or civic projects that are rooted in community and foster meaningful connections (please see examples below). In other words, we aim to support community building amongst neighbors through community-led action.

We encourage both individuals and collectives to apply if you have a new project or an ongoing initiative that positively impacts and engages a group, audience, or community in Bed-Stuy. We are particularly interested in proposals that nurture creativity, uplift local legacies, foster community wellness, or inspire collective advocacy.