The Popup Providence program provides small grants and support for temporary creative projects in neighborhoods across Providence, Rhode Island. The program aims to empower residents to reimagine public spaces, improve perceptions of neighborhoods, and instill community pride through quick, low-cost interventions. Selected projects have included pop-up parks, art installations, music studios, and more, activating underused spaces for 3 months to a year. The program has been successful in mobilizing social and organizational resources to explore urban planning ideas at minimal financial risk.