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Call for Artists: She Built NYC Program

The She Built NYC program seeks artists to create public monuments honoring remarkable women in all five boroughs. Honorees include civil rights pioneer Elizabeth Jennings Graham in Manhattan, legendary Billie Holiday in Queens, Dr. Helen Rodríguez Trías in the Bronx, and Katherine Walker on Staten Island. A monument for Shirley Chisholm is already underway in Brooklyn.

Artists interested in this opportunity can submit samples of past work and supplementary materials to be considered through the City’s Percent for Art commissioning process.

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Call for Artists: NYC DOT Art Community Commissions RFP

NYC DOT Art has launched the Community Commissions: Artists Request for Proposals (RFP). This initiative invites artists to collaborate with community-based organizations to create temporary public art on NYC DOT infrastructure citywide.

Artists can submit proposals by June 30, 2024. Selected artworks may be displayed for up to 11 months, with funding up to $20,000 available for project costs.

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NYC Aging Survey to Improve Services for Older Adults

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The Department for the Aging (NYC Aging) has released a Service Needs Assessment survey to better understand the needs of older adults, so they can live the quality of life they deserve. The information collected will help improve services and enable better advocacy for the needs of older adults. This is a valuable opportunity for

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SBS Grants to Help Small Businesses Shore Up Against Natural Disasters

Applications are open for the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program (BPREP) Risk Assessment and Grant Program, which provides support to small businesses in coastal and stormwater flood zones, helping them become more resilient to natural disasters. Eligible businesses can receive a free on-site risk assessment and up to $5,000 in grant funding for resiliency equipment like flood barriers and generators.

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