Our Vision for Communities
The Community Initiative
There is no community without culture: it defines our understanding of the world, provides us with a shared language, and creates meaningful connections between people, places, and institutions. More specifically, culture enriches the quality of life and well-being of individuals and families across Massachusetts. That’s why we support Local Cultural Councils, festival organizers, Cultural Districts, and artists and nonprofit cultural organizations to deliver powerful cultural experiences to everyone in our communities.
The Community Initiative
Local Cultural Councils serving every city and town in Massachusetts offer grants to projects benefiting their community
Project grants to artists and groups for the benefit of Tribal/Indigenous communities
An initiative to allow communities to create state-sponsored cultural districts to stimulate new arts and cultural activity and attract creative businesses
Grants of $2,500 for organizations to fund activities that provide public benefit using the arts, humanities, or sciences.
A guide for improving audience development and engagement, a project between Mass Cultural Council and ArtsBoston.
Nonprofit cultural organizations and municipalities that own cultural facilities may be eligible to apply for Cultural Facilities Fund grants
Grants to organizations (including schools) to fund festivals, projects, residencies, and other cultural activities in the arts, humanities, and sciences.
FY25 Funding Opportunities (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)
Post or find cultural employment opportunities throughout Mass using our free, searchable database
A weekly round-up of residencies, grants, calls to artists, publications, and more
A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
New England Foundation for the Art’s free, online cultural directory, CreativeGround, connects you with creative New England. Search, create a profile, and connect today.
A standing list of links showcasing some of the funding, services, and resources available to support the dynamic work of creative and cultural organizations
Resources to connect you with existing spaces or to help develop new spaces
A brief history of the CultureRx: Social Prescription Pilot
A selection of arts resources for veterans - share with your community
Mass Cultural Council is working to invest financial, programmatic, and informational resources equitably