Power of Culture Blog
Redesigning the Cultural Districts Initiative
Our cross-sector task force helped us reimagine how this work can preserve, support, and sustain our Commonwealth communities
Lisa Simmons, Program Manager

In FY24 Mass Cultural Council will invest $5.5 million into the Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program, the nation’s largest grassroots cultural funding network.
LCCs provide arts and cultural grants to every community in Massachusetts through the efforts of more than 2,500 volunteers. They fund some 8,000 public projects annually that include everything from field trips to lectures, festivals, and dance performances. Mass Cultural Council allocations to LCCs range from $5,500-$297,200, based on a formula that reflects state aid to municipalities.
The application opens on September 1, 2023. To apply:
The application deadline is October 17 at 11:59pm (ET). Don’t wait until the last minute to apply!