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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.
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Power of Culture blog
House Budget Committee Delivers Historic Funding for Arts & Culture
HWM matches Governor’s $27.35M Recommendation for Mass Cultural Council
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Programs At-a-Glance
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
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Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Apr 26
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for cultural organizations
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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.
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Culture embraces everyone.
Culture enriches community.
Culture drives growth and opportunity.
Culture empowers a new creative generation.
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What culture does.
When we invest in our cultural life, we invest in our shared future.
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That's the economic impact of culture in our state.
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That’s how many jobs are linked to the arts and culture sector in Massachusetts.
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That’s the percent of the state economy the cultural sector represents.
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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 »
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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
Fax: 617-574-7305
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Photography credits
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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
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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.
Sign up
Programs At-a-Glance
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026
Learn More
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.
Learn More
Culture embraces everyone.
Culture enriches community.
Culture drives growth and opportunity.
Culture empowers a new creative generation.
Learn More
What culture does.
When we invest in our cultural life, we invest in our shared future.
Learn more
$
00
.
0
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.
0
%
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
Fax: 617-574-7305
Contact Us
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.
Sign Up
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.
Privacy Policy
|
Terms & Conditions
|
Access Policy
|
Public Record Requests
|
Contracts
|
Careers at Mass Cultural Council
|
Artists
Youth
Communities
Organizations
About
News
Grants Portal
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