The Downtown Spokane Partnership recently announced the five local organizations that are recipients of 2025 Mini Grants. These local organizations will be able to use the funding to activate Wall Street between Spokane Falls Blvd. and Main St. with community events. These events will be free, family-friendly events that will celebrate the region's cultural richness while offering inclusive experiences for all.
Funding for the grant program was made possible by Numerica Credit Union. "Numerica is thrilled to join Downtown Spokane Partnership in celebrating the winners of this year's mini cultural grant program" said Travis Simpson, chief retail and digital officer at Numerica. "By investing in events that showcase diverse cultures and experiences, we are helping build these organization's capacity and ultimately a more vibrant and inclusive city." Launched with reallocated 2020 marketing dollars during the COVID-19 shutdowns, the Downtown Spokane Partnership began awarding cultural grants in 2021 to help seed community-centered events. Past recipients include the Tacos y Taquila Festival and Lunar New Year Celebration.
The 2025 Mini Grant recipients and their event dates are:
Armenian Festival of Spokane July 26th
Summer Splash Party August 9th
Soul Food & Sips August 30th
Festa Italia September 20th
Chinese Moon Festival September 27th
For full event details and times on these and the many other events in Downtown Spokane, visit the Downtown Spokane Partnership website at http://www.downtownspokane.org
