Grant Pilot for Community Third Spaces

What This Bill Does

This bill would direct the Secretary of Commerce to create a pilot grant program to help renovate and develop third spaces—public or community gathering places like parks, community centers, and similar shared spaces. It is intended to support local projects that make communities more welcoming and usable.

For ordinary Americans, the bill could mean more accessible places to gather, socialize, and participate in community life. If funded and implemented, it could help cities and towns improve neighborhood spaces that support recreation, civic engagement, and local economic activity.

Who This Bill Affects

For the general public, this could improve access to community gathering spaces and local amenities in places that receive grants. The effects would likely be localized, with benefits concentrated in communities selected for the pilot program.

Latest Status

May 26, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.