Three Lakes competes for $5,000 grant challenge

Downtown Three Lakes Inc. has recently announced its participation in Patronicity’s Lighter, Quicker, Cheaper (LQC) Challenge for a chance to be awarded a $5,000 grant, and asks the community for support.

The LQC is a new grant program designed to support community-driven projects that are cost-effective and rapidly deployable. 

The Three Lakes’ upcoming Summer Solstice Night Market is now competing for a Challenge Grant of up to $5,000, and the key to winning lies in a crowdfunding campaign currently underway.

Scheduled for June 20, 2025, the Summer Solstice Night Market aims to bring vibrancy to downtown Three Lakes with a night of unique vendors, captivating performances, delicious food, and a lively community atmosphere.

Patronicity is a crowdfunding platform dedicated to empowering community-driven projects by offering challenge grants and resources to help bring innovative local initiatives to life. 

To win the LQC Challenge Grant, the Downtown Three Lakes campaign must attract the highest number of unique patrons. The project with the most unique supporters at the end of the crowdfunding period on Dec. 7 will receive an additional $5,000.

“The LQC Challenge represents an incredible opportunity for Downtown Three Lakes,” said Gina Stehl, board member and campaign coordinator at Downtown Three Lakes Inc. “The extra $5,000 would make a significant difference in our efforts to revitalize our downtown and host an amazing Summer Solstice Night Market. We’re calling on our community to rally behind us and help us win this grant.”

The following is how those interested can contribute:

• Donate and Support: Contributions of any amount, from $5 to $500, will directly fund critical elements of the Night Market and enhance the chance of winning the grant. Donations can be made at www.patronicity.com/nightmarket.

• Share the Campaign: Spread the word about the Summer Solstice Night Market by sharing the campaign on social media and with personal networks. Each share and donation increases the visibility and impact of the campaign. Follow Downtown Three Lakes on Facebook and Instagram.

• Patronage Matters: Unique Patrons play a crucial role in the competition. Supporting the campaign and encouraging others to do the same will boost the effort to secure the grant.

For more information about the crowdfunding campaign and to support the Summer Solstice Night Market, visit www.patronicity.com/nightmarket.

For questions or additional information, contact downtownthreelakes@gmail.com.