Announcing the PSQ Alley Lighting Matching Fund
The Alliance for Pioneer Square is pleased to announce the PSQ Alley Lighting Matching Fund. With $50,000 in funding from Historic South Downtown, we aim to support alley lighting improvements in Pioneer Square. The PSQ Alley Lighting Matching Fund supports the Alliance’s initiative to address critical public safety concerns and make strides toward alley revitalization. 

The PSQ Alley Lighting Matching Fund will provide funds to property owners for alley lighting improvements. Building tenants who obtain written permission from their property owner are also welcome to apply for funding. The funding may be used for:
  • Purchasing new light fixtures
  • Purchasing replacement light fixtures 
  • Paying for electrician labor costs and wiring equipment
  • Buying lighting control gear
  • Select maintenance or cleaning service costs where existing products are appropriate for re-use
  • Lift rental and installation equipment
  • Related site and project specific permit fees
 
Applicants seeking funding may request funds for 50% of project costs (maximum award is $8,000). Awardees will be required to obtain all necessary permits, including a Certificate of Approval from the Department of Neighborhoods Pioneer Square Historic Preservation Board.
Application Details
Applications open on September 28, 2020 and will be accepted through November 6, 2020 at 11:59pm. Once open, the application will be available on the Alliance for Pioneer Square website. A committee of Pioneer Square community members will make funding recommendations to the Alliance for Pioneer Square’s Board of Directors. Funding decisions can be expected by November 30, 2020.
Informational Webinar
The Alliance will host an informational webinar on October 1st, 2020 at 1:00 pm led by CJ Brockway, IALD, the Principal of SparkLab Lighting Design, LLC. With over 20 years of experience as an architectural lighting designer CJ will provide useful information to help interested applicants submit a strong lighting proposal. To sign up for the webinar, RSVP by September 29, 2020.
For questions about the PSQ Alley Lighting Matching Fund, please contact Sara at sara@pioneersquare.org.
Sincerely,

The Alliance Team