Festivals

For many us in Massachusetts, festivals bring culture home. Whether they’re centered on documentary film, avant-garde jazz, or local folk traditions, festivals build community, encourage cultural dialogue, and drive tourism and economic development. The Festivals Program provides $500 grants that help programmers bring their vision to life, as well as find and develop sustainable audiences. So far, the program has funded over 220 festivals across the state.

Application Process

05.30.2019

Each spring, we encourage Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) to gather community input to better inform council priorities for each granting season. Input can be gathered from in-person conversations, public convenings, and/or through surveys. Collecting viewpoints from members of the community can help LCC members better understand the community’s needs, interests, and knowledge of local resources.