One-time and Annual Grants to Town-sponsored Events/Projects
The PGDC is proud to be able to assist other groups or organizations in Plymouth when they undertake one-time or seasonal events and projects that attract new customers and increase pedestrian traffic in Plymouth's commercial/retail areas. The events or project supported by the PGDC are selected because they are important to enhancing the business climate and financial health of Plymouth's downtown/waterfront businesses. The items listed below are for expenses of approximately $123,500 through 2020. Additional items will be listed below by the year in which they occur.
$55,000 Annual contribution to America’s Hometown Celebration (@ 8 years).
$60,000 Annual contribution for 4th of July Festivities (@ 9 years).
$15,000 Contributions for Winterfest Festival (@ 3 years).
$11,500 Contribution to Municipal Harbor Management Plan (2015).
$10,000 Contributions to Downtown First Saturday events (@ 5 years).
$5,000 Contribution to Plymouth Chamber of Commerce for production and installation of wayfinding banners throughout Plymouth downtown/waterfront area.
$5,000 Contribution to Relief Fund for sister city, Shichigahama, Japan.
$3,500 Contribution to Plymouth Redevelopment Authority for ULI Study of downtown Plymouth business conditions. See ULI Briefing Book
$3,000 Contribution to Town of Plymouth for retrofit of exterior lighting at Memorial Hall.
$3,000 Contribution for restoration of Town Training Green.
$2,500 Contribution to downtown businesses for holiday window decorations.
2021
$2,500 March 2021: Plymouth Bay Cultural District
$5,000 Sept. 2021: 4th of July fireworks
$10,000 Dec. 2021: Thanksgiving Day Parade
Total 2021: $17,500
2022
$500 Feb. 2022: Spire Center:for Spire Center Magazine
$2,500 March 2022: Plymouth Bay Cultural District
$2,500 April 2022: Project Arts
$5,000 July 2022: July 4th Fireworks
$5,000 Sept 2022: Graffiti Removal Program
$10,000 Dec. 2022: Thanksgiving Day Parade donation
Total for 2022: $25,500
2023:
$5,000 Feb. 2023: Town of Plymouth for the graffiti removal program
$10,000 July 2023: 4th of July parade
$2,500 Aug. 2023: Downtown Waterfront District Night the Light
$5,000 Sept. 2023: Town of Plymouth for the graffiti removal program
$10,000 Nov. 2023: Thanksgiving Day Parade
Total for 2023: $32,500
2024
$110,000 Provided Funding to See Plymouth for 2024 Circuit Season
$10,000 July 2024: July 4th Celebration
$10,000 Nov. 2024: Thanksgiving Day Parade
Total for 2024: $130,000
2025
$175,377 Provided Funding to See Plymouth for 2025 Circuit Season
$5,000 April 2025: Project Arts
$10,000 July 2025: July 4th Celebration
$200,587 Nathaniel Morton Playground Equipment
$4,982.50 Nathaniel Morton Engineering Test Pits (Meridian)
$4,000 Nathaniel Morton Engineering Test Pits (Merrill)
$1,181 Downtown Waterfront District- New Banners
$10,000 Nov. 2025: Thanksgiving Day Parade
$3,150 Downtown Waterfront District-Additional Days for Ride Circuit
Total for 2025: $414,277.50
2026
$142,000 Provide Funding to See Plymouth for 2026 Circuit Season
$5,000 April 2026: Project Arts
$10,000 July 4th Celebration
