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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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Governor Signs Executive Order to Establish Massachusetts’ First-Ever Poet Laureate

This new, honorary position is intended to promote poetry and creative expression across the state

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Programs At-a-Glance

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

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Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Feb 25

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

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$870,000 Awarded to 58 State-Designated Cultural Districts

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This funding to Massachusetts cities and towns encourages the development and success of their Cultural Districts

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Multi-Year, Unrestricted Operating Grants Now Available

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Apply by April 17, 2025 to Operating Grants for Organizations

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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

Innovation Fund Invests in Accessibility through People, Space & Technology

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UP Designated Organizations are providing insight into effective and innovative approaches to inclusion

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From the Blog

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Making the Case: Advancing Massachusetts from STEM to STEAM

The Agency has filed bill HD2132 for consideration by the Massachusetts Legislature during their 2025-2026 session

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From the Blog

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Cultural Organizations: Join Card to Culture & Make Culture More Accessible to More Families

Enhance access to cultural experiences for EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders

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