How SCCC began

• Inception of Springfield Creative City Collective

  February, 2021

  Six like-minded individuals begin meeting weekly to dream of a healed and thriving Springfield. They discuss and brainstorm on how to create a strategic plan to build a sustainably prosperous Springfield.

  

• TDI Creative Cities Program grant release

  January 20, 2022

  Mass Development and the Barr Foundation release the TDI Creative Cities Program grant. The grant is open to any city or town in Massachusetts and is designed to support the development of creative communities.

  

• Last-minute Grant Application

  February 23, 2022 11:59pm

  SCCC TDI Creative Cities Program grant application is submitted at the very last minute. The application includes a detailed plan outlining the team's vision for a creative community in Springfield, including specific initiatives and programs to support local creatives.

• Grant Award Notification

  April 15, 2022

  SCCC is notified of winning the $530,000 TDI Creative Cities Program grant. The team is excited and ready to begin their work and make their vision a reality.

• SCCC Year One Kickoff

  July 13, 2022

  Springfield Creative City Collective officially kicks off year one. The team starts implementing the plan and initiatives from the grant application, with the goal of creating a thriving creative community in Springfield.

• Public-facing Programming Begins

  Nov, 2022

  Public-facing programming and events begin. The SCCC team starts organizing workshops, networking events, and other programs to connect and support local creatives.

• Love of Springfield Grant Announced

  Jan, 2023

  The "Love of Springfield" Grant is announced. This grant is intended to support local creatives and small business owners in Springfield.

• For the Love of Springfield Grant Winners Announced

  April 15, 2023

  The "Love of Springfield" Grant winners are announced!