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02/28/2026

02/05/2026

Join the City of Boston's Office of Small Business in supporting Boston's small businesses during Small Business Month this May!

The Office of Small Business is excited to announce the Activation Grant Program—a grant opportunity for business supporting nonprofit organizations to create activations that amplify and provide Boston's small business community with support and resources, and bring vitality to our neighborhoods.

Proposals that will be considered include, but are not limited to: business district events, small business workshops, training sessions, panels/forums, networking, pop-ups, and markets. Individual awards of up to $9,500 are available to provide full or partial funding for selected proposals.

The deadline to apply for the Small Business Month Activation Grant is Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5 pm.

Learn more about the Activation Grant Program and how to apply at boston.gov/smallbusiness

The Office of Small Business will host an information session about this grant program on Wednesday, February 11 at 9:30 am.

Register for the info session: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/_SDRIpn7Q5GXhw8VSSpwEg #/registration

10/19/2025

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09/18/2025

08/23/2025

Open Streets returns to Dorchester on Sunday, September 14!

Get ready for live music, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and local art that will bring the community together along Dorchester Avenue from Adams Street to Ashmont Street. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your neighbors and learn more about local businesses, organizations, and vendors along the route.

Learn more about Open Streets Dorchester and all Open Streets events at boston.gov/open-streets

08/09/2025

08/09/2025

Open Streets returns to Hyde Park this Sunday, August 10!

Open Streets Hyde Park will transform Hyde Park Avenue and River Street to Fairmount Avenue and Davison Street into a car-free pedestrian zone featuring family-friendly activities, performances and more for residents and visitors to enjoy from 10:30 am to 3 pm.

Shop and support Open Streets vendors and local, small businesses as they expand to the street!

Learn more and view this year’s Open Streets schedule at boston.gov/open-streets