Home – Mass Cultural Council Artists Youth Communities Organizations About News Grants Portal Close Culture elevates. In all its forms, culture is essential to the health and vitality of the Commonwealth. Agency Dates Stay informed about Mass Cultural Council's offerings using Agency Dates, a complete list of key dates and deadlines for grant opportunities, convenings, and events. This page is updated frequently, so check back often. Read more » Power of Culture blog House Budget Committee Delivers Historic Funding for Arts & Culture HWM matches Governor’s $27.35M Recommendation for Mass Cultural Council Read more » Connect with Culture. Join our email list Stay up-to-date with the Mass Cultural Council and learn how culture works in communities across Massachusetts. Programs At-a-Glance FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026 Learn More » Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Apr 26 A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for cultural organizations Read More » Creative Experiences Grants Available to Support Cultural Activities Apply now for $2,500 or $5,000 to fund projects in the arts, humanities, or sciences Read More » $3.57M Awarded through Gaming Mitigation Fund Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and municipal performing arts centers for touring shows or touring artist fees Read More » The power of culture Culture lifts the human spirit and makes Massachusetts a better place to live, work, and prosper. Culture embraces everyone. Culture enriches community. Culture drives growth and opportunity. Culture empowers a new creative generation. What culture does. When we invest in our cultural life, we invest in our shared future. 00 Billion That's the economic impact of culture in our state. 000 Thousand That’s how many jobs are linked to the arts and culture sector in Massachusetts. That’s the percent of the state economy the cultural sector represents. Learn more » What we do. We partner with artists, communities, and organizations to unleash the power of culture across Massachusetts. Find out about all of our programs Artists & Creatives We foster creative expression and bring art to a wider audience. Our Programs » Youth We expand education and put creativity at the center of youth development. Our Programs » Communities We help cities and towns create rich cultural experiences and improve quality of life. Our Programs » Organizations We help cultural organizations grow and engage more people in our communities. Our Programs » From the Blog Connecting Creatives & Entrepreneurs with Business Resources State and local offerings available for those looking to start, grow, relocate and/or sustain their creative business Read More » Arts and Culture Improve Health and Equity Cultural participation can be part of a stronger cross-sectoral approach to whole-person health Read More » Tribal Cultural Council Program Celebrates 2nd Year of Grantmaking Funded projects support Tribal cultural priorities, grounded in their sovereignty and right to self-determination Read More » Artists Youth Communities Organizations About News Grants Portal Mass Cultural Council 10 St. James Avenue, 3rd Floor Boston, MA 02116-3803 Tel: 617-858-2700 Toll Free (in MA only): 800-232-0960 Email Signup From Artist News, Community Initiative, and Power of Culture, our email lists are a great way to keep up with the work of Mass Cultural Council and its partners across the Commonwealth. Photography credits Main Banner: Mural in Downtown Lynn Cultural District Agency Dates Item: Mural in Downtown Lynn Cultural District Programs At-a-Glance Item: Juan Solis presents as part of the Origins of the Eternal Art of the Maya exhibit at Bunker Hill Community College. Photo: Lauren Miller. "What Culture Does" Item: Massachusetts-based artist Yotron The Don at his studio at Humphreys Street Studio during Dorchester Open Studios. Photo by Annielly Camargo. Blog Item (bottom center): Dorchester Open Studios Blog Item (bottom right): 2026 Nipmuc Cultural Hunt and Ice Fishing event © Mass Cultural Council 2026. All Rights Reserved. Terms & Conditions Access Policy Public Record Requests Contracts Careers at Mass Cultural Council Artists Youth Communities Organizations About News Grants Portal