Mass Cultural Council Grant

Grant Opportunities
The following information details our current and upcoming grant opportunities supporting cultural sector individuals, organizations, and Massachusetts communities. 

We have indicated if the grant is for individuals and/or organizations. Depending on the program, "organizations" may include cultural organizations, nonprofits, schools, cities/towns, unincorporated groups or collaboratives, for-profits, etc. Review the program guidelines for detailed eligibility information and to apply.

Local Cultural Council Program
OPEN NOW / DEADLINE: October 16, 2025
Who can apply: Individuals and Organizations
Every community in Massachusetts is served by a Local Cultural Council (LCC), led by municipally appointed volunteers who administer an annual grant program to support local cultural projects. Individuals, groups, and organizations may apply. Grant amounts vary, and applications are submitted directly to each LCC.

Tribal Cultural Council Program
OPEN NOW / DEADLINE: October 16, 2025
Who can apply: Individuals and Organizations
Led by tribally appointed volunteers who administer an annual grant program to support local cultural projects that provide benefit to the tribal communities. Individuals, groups, and organizations may apply. Grant amounts vary, and applications are submitted directly to each Tribal Cultural Council.

Grants For Creative Individuals
OPEN NOW / DEADLINE: October 28, 2025
Who can apply: Individuals 
This program aims to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth with unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative individuals. Grants are $5,000.

Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF)
OPENS: October 9, 2025 / DEADLINE: December 11, 2025 (corrected date, update your calendar)
Who can apply: Organizations
Grants to support the acquisition, design, repair, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, or construction of nonprofit cultural facilities. Nonprofit cultural organizations, municipalities, and colleges or universities that own or lease cultural facilities are eligible to apply. Grants range from $7,000 to $200,000. Managed in partnership with MassDevelopment.

YouthReach
OPENS: February 5, 2026/ DEADLINE: April 2, 2026
Who can apply: Organizations
Grants to Creative Youth Development programs that integrate substantive and ongoing arts, humanities, and science opportunities into a collaborative community response.

Creative Experiences
OPENS: March 3, 2026 / DEADLINE: April 30, 2026
Who can apply: Organizations
Grants to organizations (including schools) to fund festivals, projects, residencies, and other cultural activities in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Grants are $2,500 or $5,000.

Other Opportunities
The following programs are not grant programs, there is no funding involved.

Card to Culture
Rolling Deadline
Who can apply: Organizations
Arts, humanities, and science organizations participating in this voluntary program offer free or steeply discounted admission to EBT, WIC, and/or ConnectorCare cardholders.

BIPOC-Centered Organization Self-Identification
Rolling Deadline
Who can apply: Organizations
If your organization is led by and serves Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Latinx, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and all other ethnicities of color — complete this self-identification form in advance of completing your grant application and help ensure that our BIPOC constituents are being more equitably served.

Additional Agency Resources
Agency Dates
Stay informed about all our offerings with this complete list of key dates and deadlines for grant opportunities, convenings, and events including:

Spotlight Series: Arts & Culture Accessibility Hub on October 8: Open Door Arts will provide an overview of this new resource for cultural organizations looking to continue their accessibility journey.Mass Cultural Council will be hosting regional grant celebrations this year! Details will be available in the October Power of Culture e-newsletter.

Artist Opportunities
A way to find your next contest, artist residency, call to artists, publication, and more. New round-ups are published weekly.

Opportunities & Resources for Organizations
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations.

HireCulture.org
A free, online listing of creative employment opportunities in Massachusetts that includes administrative, production, volunteer, and intern opportunities.

CreativeGround.org
Dig into New England’s community-generated, free, online arts and culture directory which provides visibility, connection, and information to support the region’s creative network. A project of New England Foundation for the Arts.