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Agency Dates

Mural in Downtown Lynn Cultural District 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

Governor Appoints Cultural Economy Advisory Council Members

These public and private sector stakeholders are charged with examining ways to create economic opportunities in the arts and culture sector

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Programs At-a-Glance

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

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Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Oct 24

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A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations

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Grants for Creative Individuals: Apply by Oct 24

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This program offers unrestricted, $5,000 grants to artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners

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New Round of Cultural Facilities Fund Grants Available

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Capital and planning grants available to support facilities projects for nonprofits, colleges, and municipalities

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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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What we do.

We partner with artists, communities, educators, 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.

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Youth

We expand education and put creativity at the center of youth development.

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Communities

We help cities and towns create rich cultural experiences and improve quality of life.

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Organizations

We help cultural organizations grow and engage more people in our communities.

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From the Blog

Grow Your Audience with Our Festivals Toolkit

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Learn more about audience development, data collection, social media, and more for your public events

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From the Blog

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State to State: Massachusetts’ Native American and Indigenous People’s Equity Plan

National Assembly of State Arts Agencies Showcases Ingenuity at Mass Cultural Council

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From the Blog

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Creativity & Recovery

Four Years of Pandemic Funding for Individuals in the Cultural Sector

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