Destination Development Capital Grant Program Grant Awardees

The Destination Development Capital program grants provide funding for projects that expand, construct, restore, or renovate Massachusetts tourism destinations and attractions, and aid in destination recovery and resiliency. The aim of the program is to strengthen the Massachusetts economy through destination development projects that enhance tourism resources and infrastructure, especially physical or structural upgrades that have a lifespan of greater than five years.

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FY23 Grant Awards

ApplicantMunicipalityAward AmountProject Description
Discovery MuseumActon$49,700Reconstruction of a stone wall along Main Street to visually define the entrance and property edge, enhance the Museum's roadside appearance, and improve safety.
Franklin County Agricultural SocietyGreenfield$75,000Electrical safety updates to improve energy efficiency and provide increased recreational vehicle and food truck power outlets to expedite pandemic recovery of the Franklin County Fairgrounds.
Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden Agricultural SocietyNorthampton$149,999Renovate outdoor grandstand structure for ADA accessibility at the Three County Fair used for tourism-related events.
Head Of The Charles Regatta, Inc.Cambridge$33,000Assist the Head of the Charles Regatta expand its international and domestic participants and spectator experience with more tents, utilities, and onsite amenities.
Heritage Museums & GardensSandwich$250,000For the design and engineering of a Welcome Center project to replace the facility that was destroyed in a storm
Hopkinton Center for the ArtsHopkinton$30,834Improvements to outdoor amphitheater and gardens
Maritime GloucesterGloucester$93,000To enhance, promote, and develop public tours and repair the electrical transformer to address an immediate safety concern.
Museum of ScienceBoston$185,000Repair exterior wall of the Blue Wing which is physically deteriorating and leading to loss of its structural integrity.
New Bedford Parks Recreation & BeachesNew Bedford$231,788Development of Abolition Row, a public greenspace in the heart of New Bedford’s Seaport Cultural District
New England AquariumBoston$149,999Redesign of website to create a fully mobile-responsive landing page and improvement of ticketing experience
Old Sturbridge VillageSturbridge$36,000Improvements of the main visitor hospitality hub which include rebuilding the sewer station, replacing the hot water heater, and replacing the HVAC in the cafeteria
Plimoth Patuxet MuseumsPlymouth$54,938Comprehensive initiative that will improve signage visibility and efficacy and improve entrance ways
Salisbury Beach PartnershipSalisbury $250,000This grant will help construct the pavilion that will house a historic carousel.
Southbridge, Town ofSouthbridge$8,000Historic walking tour for the Southbridge downtown with landmarks, markers, and a kiosk
Spirit of SpringfieldSpringfield$98,700Create Bright Nights at Forest Park Gift Shop displays and Blizzard Tunnel replacement arches.
Wang Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.Boston$47,500Installation of an inclined platform lift to improve ADA accessibility
Three Saints, Inc.Lawrence$45,000To enhance our entertainment by building a new stage for festivals celebrating Italian immigrants in Lawrence and visitors world-wide.
United States Naval Shipbuilding MuseumQuincy$127,500For technology upgrades to enhance visitor experiences and improve public access and safety. 
Wareham, Town ofWareham$250,000For renovation of the Onset Bandshell and formal seating area.
Yarmouth, Town ofYarmouth$45,000Development of a master plan and design for wayfinding signage in the Town of Yarmouth.
TOTAL $2,210,958 

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