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Stay informed about Mass Cultural Council's offerings using Agency Dates, a complete list of key dates and deadlines for grant opportunities and events. This page is updated frequently, so check back often.
Power of Culture blog
$3.4M Invested in Creative Experiences Across Massachusetts
738 programs funded to bring cultural moments directly into communities and schools
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Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Oct 26
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for cultural organizations
Grants for Creative Individuals Now Available
Apply by Oct. 27, 2026 for unrestricted grants of $5,000 to artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners
LCC Grants Available for Community-Based Arts & Culture Projects
$5.85M in funding available for public projects such as field trips, library events, lectures, festivals, exhibits, and dance performances
The power of culture
Culture lifts the human spirit and makes Massachusetts a better place to live, work, and prosper.
What culture does.
When we invest in our cultural life, we invest in our shared future.
Billion
That's the economic impact of culture in our state.
Thousand
That’s how many jobs are linked to the arts and culture sector in Massachusetts.
That’s the percent of the state economy the cultural sector represents.
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.
From the Blog
Transforming Spaces into Places and Residents into Stakeholders
When housing entities embrace arts and culture strategies
Applications Available for New Cultural District Designation
Designation offers support to municipalities looking to preserve and foster local cultural, community, and economic development
Prescribing Culture: Changing Health Outcomes at MA Community Health Centers
A majority of patients reported improved mental health and well-being after participating in arts and culture experiences