LCC Grants Available for Community-Based Arts & Culture Projects

Lisa Simmons, Program Manager

Local Cultural Council Program

In FY26 Mass Cultural Council will invest $5.7 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 7,500 public projects annually that include everything from field trips to lectures, festivals, and dance performances. Mass Cultural Council allocations to LCCs range from $5,700-$305,600, based on a formula that reflects state aid to municipalities.

Applications to the LCC Program are now available:

1. Read about the LCC Program application process.
2. Download the LCC Program Guidelines (PDF).
3. Check out Council Profiles to learn about local priorities before you apply.
4. Register for an information session on September 9, 2025 and learn about the application process.
5. Set up a user account and profile in the Agency’s grants management system.

The deadline to apply is October 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (ET). Don’t wait until the last minute to apply!

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In addition to the LCC Program, Mass Cultural Council also now offers a Tribal Cultural Council (TCC) Program supporting Native American and Indigenous communities by providing funds for tribal governments to grant to projects that provide community benefit. Grants are available from 4 TCCs this year to support projects that meet specific tribal criteria.

Local Cultural Council Program