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September 10, 2026
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Mass Cultural Council

FY27 Grants: $5,000 for MA Creatives

by John Andrews
Mass Cultural Council’s FY27 Grants for Creative Individuals offer unrestricted $5,000 awards. Applications are due October 27, with an online info session September 22.
September 10, 2026
March 23, 2026
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Mass Cultural Council

Mass Cultural Council 2026: Five Creative Collective Members Win Grants for Creative Individuals

by Alyssa Conary
Mass Cultural Council 2026: Five Creative Collective Members Win Grants for Creative Individuals Essex County is showing up — and the Massachusetts Cultural Council noticed. We are beyond proud to celebrate five Creative Collective members named as Mass Cultural Council 2026 Grants for Creative Individuals recipients. These unrestricted $5,000 grants recognize Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners advancing creative
March 23, 2026
September 22, 2025
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Arts and Culture Advocacy Series
Mass Cultural Council

Mass Cultural Council Awards $7.2 Million to Nearly 400 Cultural Nonprofits Across Massachusetts

by Alyssa Conary
Mass Cultural Council Awards $7.2 Million to Nearly 400 Cultural Nonprofits Across Massachusetts Historic investment supports organizational stability and growth for arts organizations from Chatham to Heath Boston, Massachusetts – The Massachusetts cultural sector received a major boost this week as the Mass Cultural Council announced $7.2 million in operating support grants to 398 cultural nonprofit organizations across the Commonwealth.
September 22, 2025
August 23, 2025
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Arts and Culture Advocacy Series
Mass Cultural Council

Mass Cultural Council Commits $34M in Massachusetts Arts Funding 2026

by John Andrews
Massachusetts takes a bold step forward for creativity and culture. Just recently, the Mass Cultural Council unanimously approved its Fiscal Year 2026 spending plan, dedicating $34 million to strengthen the Commonwealth’s cultural ecosystem. Furthermore, this comprehensive Massachusetts arts funding 2026 initiative will deliver over 2,200 grants totaling $26.2 million directly to artists, organizations, and communities across the state. Why Massachusetts
August 23, 2025
June 27, 2025
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Mass Cultural Council

Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Receive $6.5M Investment Boost

by John Andrews
Massachusetts cultural facilities are celebrating a transformative funding opportunity this summer. Furthermore, 74 nonprofit and municipal arts organizations across the state will share $6.5 million in grants. Additionally, this investment promises to strengthen creative spaces that serve communities from Boston to the Berkshires. Understanding Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Funding Impact The Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF) represents a vital lifeline for arts
June 27, 2025