A MICRO-GRANT INITIATIVE SUPPORTING OUR DOWNTOWN WEST PALM BEACH BUSINESS COMMUNITY

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH

HOW IT WORKS

APPLY

Local businesses apply for support. Local talent applies to offer to offer their services.
GET MATCHED

1909 intentionally pairs each business with the right talent to complete the project.
SUPPORT

Our team manages timelines, scope and creative direction to ensure quality outcomes for all.
FREE PROJECTS

Downtown WPB brick & mortars get pro-level work without having to spend a dime.
PAID TALENT

1909 Members get compensated fairly and on time for their time, energy and skills.

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SMALL BUSINESS APPLICATION

1909 TALENT APPLICATION

NOTE: This grant will not provide you with funding. It will provide you with the talent who will help complete a project you’ve been wanting to tackle…

Must be a brick & mortar business located in West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority District

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Jesse & Mel – Small Business

“The pandemic made us realize how much we needed an expansive & thoughtful online sales platform to take our record shop to the next level. Unfortunately, we weren’t in the position to get one built out. Project-1909 allowed us to get our new online sales platform up and running much sooner than planned, which has allowed us to grow our sales and the reach of our business exponentially!”
Pranoo K. - Talent

"Working with the two Non-Profit Organizations I was paired up with has been immensely meaningful for me and my own consulting company. Meaningful work and relationships is key in an otherwise often isolating entrepreneurial/edupreneurial world.”
Meghan M. – Small Business

"I applied to Project-1909 with an idea to refresh my brand to celebrate 10-years in business; what I got was so much more. Guided exploration led to a new name and highly focused service offerings, a logo, a brand overhaul & a successful repositioning."
Eduardo C. – TALENT

“PROJECT-1909 is an incredible opportunity where local business owners and talent from West Palm Beach collaborate to create something amazing! We’ve been able to expand our portfolio, experience, and connections by helping a local business grow!”
Brandon c. – Talent

“I was able to be part of an amazingly talented team, all doing the work we love, for great businesses in the community we live. It’s nothing short of brilliant.”
gabby p. – Talent

“The value created during this project was incomparable – creating a new brand identity along with quality lifestyle content will authentically represent the business and attract their ideal client for years to come.”