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Arts commission seeks grant for diversity mural on fire station wall

Benicia City Library Board · June 10, 2025
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Summary

The Arts & Culture Commission plans to apply for a T‑Mobile placemaking grant to fund a diversity/LGBTQIA+ mural on the side of the downtown fire station; the grant could provide up to $50,000.

Jennifer said the Arts & Culture Commission is pursuing a placemaking grant from T‑Mobile to fund a diversity/LGBTQIA+ mural, with a target location on the side of the downtown fire station. She said staff are finalizing specifications and cost estimates required for the grant application, and that the project would move forward only if the grant is secured.

A board member asked whether the fire station downtown was the planned site; Jennifer confirmed the wall that faces the area near the restrooms and said sidewalk placemaking ideas are also under consideration. The transcript indicates staff expect to submit the grant application with a request of up to $50,000.