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Sources of Funding

Sources of Funding* FY 2027
State: Basic Appropriation (0640-0300) less Earmarks 27,323,072
State: Earmarked Pass-Through Funds 783,000
State: Chapter 23K Funds (Gaming estimated) 5,094,902
MassDevelopment: For Mass Cultural Council Expenses Associated with Cultural Facilities Fund 350,000
National Endowment for the Arts: Basic State Plan 809,238
National Endowment for the Arts: Arts in Education 62,900
National Endowment for the Arts: Arts in Underserved Communities 278,800
National Endowment for the Arts: Folk Arts Infrastructure Grant 35,000
National Endowment for the Arts: “Poetry Out Loud” 25,000
National Endowment for the Arts: Art and Health 50,000
Harry Rice Trust Account (Estimated) 64,726
Total Revenue 34,876,638

*Calculated as of 7/6/2026


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