Project List

Organization	Region	Year	Grant Type
51 Walden	Metrowest	2021	Capital
Grant: $130,000 Location: Concord Description: to install a mechanical fresh air ventilation system and air conditioning.
Amherst Community Television	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $152,226 Location: Amherst Description: to build a new high-tech state-of-the-art facility on Main and Gray St. The new facility will enable AM to expand programming, serve as a community hub and increase visibility.
Apollinaire Theatre Company	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $100,000 Location: Chelsea Description: for extensive renovations to Chelsea Theatre Works, a performing arts space, and to bring the century old building up to code.
Artisan’s Asylum	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Somerville Description: to design and build out 52,500 SF of studio, workshop and gathering space in partnership with Harvard and Berkeley Investments.
Beyond Walls	Northeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $50,000 Location: Lynn Description: to convert an old GE machine shop into a vibrant cultural facility in downtown Lynn.
Black History in Action for Cambridgeport	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $110,000 Location: Cambridge Description: to restore the exterior and improve accessibility of an 1886 African Orthodox Cathedral. Work includes insulation, re-shingling, installation of an accessible ramp, and restoration of the original side entrance and windows.
Boston Ballet	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $40,000 Location: Boston Description: for upgraded air quality and technical infrastructure to combat COVID-19 spread and enable rehearsals and classes to resume.
Boston Children’s Museum	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $160,000 Location: Boston Description: to repair the exhibition hall which includes: general conditions; demolition; flooring; electrical updates; lighting; architectural woodwork and framing; painting; HVAC; Fire; and architectural design, stamping, bidding and construction.
Boston City Lights Foundation	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $70,000 Location: Boston Description: to renovate and repair dance flooring, skylights, and acoustics as well as upgrade ADA bathrooms, a recording studio, and add new DJ stations in order to expand programming and uses of the current Center and school.
Boston Symphony Orchestra	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: for facility improvements to Symphony Hall and Tanglewood to improve indoor air quality.
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: for a building acquisition and for accessibility improvements and renovations to the new space.
BRAIN Arts	Greater Boston	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $35,000 Location: Boston Description: for a feasibility study to assess the needs and assets of the current space, design a plan to implement significant improvements, commit to long term sustainability, and maximize the space's potential.
Brookline Music School	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $80,000 Location: Brookline Description: for a new HVAC system and the installation of thermostats, air purifiers, individual thermostatic radiator valves, hydronic hot water coils, new boiler flue, new ducts, new ceiling tiles and carpeting.
Cape Cod Repertory Theatre Company	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $190,000 Location: Brewster Description: for the implementation of mechanical HVAC, life safety systems, and infrastructure for the historic Crosby Barn.
Captain Robert Bennet Forbes House Muesum	Greater Boston	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $12,000 Location: Milton Description: to prepare a Historic Structures Report, architectural drawings and cost estimates for the Barn and Carriage House on the property of the Forbes House Museum. The buildings will provide accessible and flexible space for programming and rental income.
Celebrity Series of Boston	Greater Boston	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $25,000 Location: Boston Description: for COVID-19 responsive design, operating, and fundraising planning for a new performing arts venue in the Seaport District, to be used by Celebrity Series and other arts and community organizations.
City of Cambridge	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Cambridge Description: for the construction of a new community space for the visual and performing arts, technology, entrepreneurship, workforce development, and youth education.
City of Medford	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $90,000 Location: Medford Description: for the repair and replacement of the deteriorating cast stone façade that extends over the three center front doors to Chevalier Theatre in order to preserve the historic Greek revival style building and ensure patron/employee safety.
City of Salem	Northeast	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $35,000 Location: Salem Description: to plan the restoration and transformation of the historic Old Town Hall into a downtown arts and culture center, adding new performance and exhibition space to support local artists.
College Light Opera Company	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $40,000 Location: Falmouth Description: for the removal of parts of Cottage 2, road widening, and for landscaping required by Fire Department and Conservation Commission.
Community Music Center of Boston	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $150,000 Location: Boston Description: for upgrades to accessibility, enhanced soundproofing, and better security protocols.
Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Brookline Description: for a Community Education & Engagement Center, including 2 new theaters, expanded accessible lobby & concessions, and upgraded HVAC to increase air quality via filtration & purification.
DeCordova Sculpture Park and Museum	Metrowest	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Lincoln Description: to enhance universal access in a region of the Sculpture Park and Museum and to transform an underutilized area of the Park into a visitor-friendly space supporting public engagement, programming, and events.
Double Edge Theatre Productions	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $190,000 Location: Ashfield Description: to renovate the Main Theatre barn including structural, accessibility, and HVAC upgrades, and for the installation of a Solar farm on the property.
EcoTarium	Central	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Worcester Description: for the replacement of the HVAC system, a vital aspect of the planetarium project.
Elevated Thought	Northeast	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $35,000 Location: Lawrence Description: to plan for an expanded space to grow the size and scope of youth arts and community engagement programs, and to launch a public art gallery and arts supply store.
Foxborough Regional Center for Performing Arts	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $90,000 Location: Foxborough Description: for critical safety repairs in order to continue operations in the historic Orpheum Theater, the including a new roof, HVAC system and fire curtain.
Fuller Craft Museum	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $110,000 Location: Brockton Description: to renovate parking areas including grading and paving, to repair drainage issues, and for landscaping of the outdoor areas and sculpture garden for visitor safety and accessibility.
Gloucester Cultural and Civic Center	Northeast	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $35,000 Location: Gloucester Description: to support planning for a 76,000 square foot state-of-the-art cultural and civic center that includes a main stage theater, studio theater, rehearsal rooms, conference center, as well as offices for maritime and nonprofit arts organizations.
Gloucester Writers Center	Northeast	2021	Systems
Grant: $7,000 Location: Gloucester Description: for a systems replacement plan.
Greenfield Community College	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $80,000 Location: Greenfield Description: for renovations and upgrades to the dressing room, black box theater, risers, lights, light and sound boards, and speakers in the Sloan Theater.
Grub Street	Greater Boston	2021	Systems
Grant: $7,000 Location: Boston Description: for a systems replacement plan.
Historic Beverly	Northeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Beverly Description: for upgraded HVAC throughout the 1781 Cabot House and a large collections storage space, energy efficiency upgrades, a new accessible ramp, and updated fire safety equipment.
Historic Highfield	Southeast	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $30,000 Location: Falmouth Description: to coordinate planning for building maintenance and upgrades.
Historic Highfield	Southeast	2021	Systems
Grant: $7,000 Location: Falmouth Description: for a systems replacement plan.
Historic Northampton	Western	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $25,000 Location: Northampton Description: to determine how best to restore and renovate the Shepherd Barn to preserve its historical integrity, maximize its usefulness and flexibility, accurately estimate costs, and devise a realistic business plan for its operation.
Hudson Cultural Alliance	Central	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Hudson Description: for the purchase of the former National Guard Armory in downtown Hudson, in order to renovate and re-purpose it as a regional Performance and Community Arts Center.
Huntington Theatre Company	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: for comprehensive interior upgrades and structural reinforcement as well as restoration of the building's exterior masonry and original facade.
Images Cinema	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $2,400 Location: Williamstown Description: to address concerns about interior air quality, including the installation and upgrade of the existing HVAC system.
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Becket Description: for major upgrades to the historic Ted Shawn Theatre, and to support the planning for a new theatre to replace the Doris Duke Theatre (which was destroyed by a fire on November 17, 2020).
Kistner Foundation	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Ashfield Description: for the renovation of the existing Program Building to create greater accessibility for the outdoor education programs and provide year long access to the farm.
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society	Metrowest	2021	Capital
Grant: $60,000 Location: Lexington Description: for three renovation projects: a lift to transport members and visitors between floors; a remodeled restroom, which is ADA compliant; and, HVAC modifications for Covid-safety.
Lexington Arts and Crafts Society	Metrowest	2021	Systems
Grant: $7,000 Location: Lexington Description: for a systems replacement plan.
Lowell Makes	Northeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $10,000 Location: Lowell Description: for repairs to the roof of the building.
Manship Artist Residence and Studios	Northeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $20,000 Location: Gloucester Description: to renovate two outbuildings to serve as studio/work spaces and for the repairs of two garden structures.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Society	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Tisbury Description: for the purchase of the MV Film Center, the primary year-round performance venue that has been leased since 2012.
Martha’s Vineyard Film Society	Southeast	2021	Systems
Grant: $7,000 Location: Tisbury Description: for a systems replacement plan.
Massachusetts Audubon Society	Metrowest	2021	Capital
Grant: $100,000 Location: Lincoln Description: for the completion of the net-zero addition to Pleasant Valley's historic barn in order to create accessible visitor amenities.
Mattapoisett Historical Society	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $20,000 Location: Mattapoisett Description: for the renovation and preservation of the Carriage House, which houses important historical artifacts of the museum's permanent collection. The work includes upgrading exterior walls, cupola, trim, windows, and HVAC/air quality system in the building.
Medicine Wheel Productions	Greater Boston	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $35,000 Location: Boston Description: to determine the feasibility of rehabbing and bringing up to code an old maintenance building located in the Anne Lynch Homes at Old Colony to be Medicine Wheel's permanent home.
Medicine Wheel Productions	Greater Boston	2021	Systems
Grant: $7,000 Location: Boston Description: for a systems replacement plan.
Museum of Science	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: for the upgrade of the Charles Hayden Planetarium to 8K projection resolution on the dome.
National Association for Armenian Studies and Research	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $100,000 Location: Belmont Description: for the final construction costs and measures to protect against Covid-19 transmission of NAASR's 31,000-volume rare book library.
National Association for Armenian Studies and Research	Greater Boston	2021	Systems
Grant: $7,000 Location: Belmont Description: for a systems replacement plan.
New Art Center in Newton	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $80,000 Location: Newton Description: for capital improvements in order to safely reopen during COVID-19. Upgrades include HVAC with ultraviolet filters, a fresh air exchange, expanded classroom space, and a new ADA compliant restroom with touchless toilets and sinks.
New Bedford Whaling Museum	Southeast	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $35,000 Location: New Bedford Description: for a capital plan review of the Museum's 10 buildings and the creation of a 3D existing conditions Revit model that will aid the creation of a campus master plan, providing clarity for long-term site and facility design and use.
New Bedford Whaling Museum	Southeast	2021	Systems
Grant: $12,000 Location: New Bedford Description: for a systems replacement plan.
New England Public Radio Foundation	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Springfield Description: to renovate and create a new engagement and education space at NEPM's 44 Hampden St. building, consolidating operations from two locations into one space.
Newburyport Art Association	Northeast	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $10,000 Location: Newburyport Description: to plan for interior renovations and the installation of an elevator and bathrooms, in order to increase capacity for art, education, and community events.
Newburyport Art Association	Northeast	2021	Systems
Grant: $7,000 Location: Newburyport Description: for a systems replacement plan.
North End Music and Performing Arts Center	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: for the renovation of a historic 1750s building owned by the City of Boston, into a state-of-the-art community music center.
North Shore Arts Association of Gloucester	Northeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $20,000 Location: Gloucester Description: to paint the main gallery, replace windows in the lower and main galleries, install plexi-glass barriers, and install a "split" air conditioner/heater in the studio basement gallery.
On Stage Theatrical Productions	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $5,700 Location: Fall River Description: for new outdoor lighting, air filtration systems for each of the studios, indoor lighting system for filming, and a screen for vocal coaching.
On Stage Theatrical Productions	Southeast	2021	Systems
Grant: $7,000 Location: Fall River Description: for a systems replacement plan.
Plymouth Antiquarian Society	Southeast	2021	Systems
Grant: $12,500 Location: Plymouth Description: for a systems replacement plan.
Plymouth Guild for the Arts	Southeast	2021	Systems
Grant: $7,000 Location: Plymouth Description: for a systems replacement plan.
Revels	Greater Boston	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $10,000 Location: Watertown Description: to engage a consulting architect to develop an Architectural Programming & 'Fit Plan' to assess and make recommendations on space needs and possible system upgrades for Revels administrative, rehearsal, and performance spaces.
Springfield Museums	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $150,000 Location: Springfield Description: to replace failing mechanical HVAC systems in order to protect significant science and humanities collections.
Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $190,000 Location: Williamstown Description: for Covid-related improvements, roof replacement, and HVAC systems upgrades as well as equipment replacement for sustainability and improved environmental control.
Stockbridge Library, Museum & Archives	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $110,000 Location: Stockbridge Description: for an upgraded HVAC in the Museum & Archives department in the Stockbridge Library.
Sturgis Library	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $110,000 Location: Barnstable Description: for several preservation projects that include cedar shingle roof replacement, window replacement, door replacement, drainage enhancement, and exterior signage replacement.
Tamarack Hollow Nature and Cultural Center	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $50,000 Location: Windsor Description: for the construction of a sustainable nature and cultural center, including indoor and outdoors spaces and a composting toilet.
The Brewster Historical Society	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $10,000 Location: Brewster Description: for the re-shingling and trim replacement of the circa 1795 Higgins Farm Windmill, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Cabot	Northeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $160,000 Location: Beverly Description: for the installation of a limited use/limited application elevator and expanded accessibility for the second floor.
The Dance Complex	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $70,000 Location: Cambridge Description: for the replacement and upgrade of multiple studio floors.
The Dorothy and Charles Mosesian Center for the Arts	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Watertown Description: for the renovation of the lobbies to increase useable square footage, and improve building security, public health, and patron experience.
The Gibson Society	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $50,000 Location: Boston Description: for interior and exterior repairs including plaster/paint conservation to ceilings and walls, paint analysis, brick repairs, woodwork conservation, window and shutter restoration, and to re-install a historic hot water heater.
The Institute of Contemporary Art	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $100,000 Location: Boston Description: for improved communication, curtain, and light systems for the theatre; building work including glass and roof repairs, improved filtration, systems improvements, and building automation systems; and for security improvements.
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Museum	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Cambridge Description: for the construction of a new, purpose-designed MIT Museum at the entrance of the MIT campus and in the heart of Kendall Square.
The Nantucket Maria Mitchell Association	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $40,000 Location: Nantucket Description: for roofing, carpentry, painting, and climate needs of a property that serves as administrative offices, storage for historic archives, and housing for summer interns and visiting scientists, researchers, and education groups.
The Public Health Museum in Massachusetts	Northeast	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $10,000 Location: Tewksbury Description: to conduct a facility assessment of the Annie G. McDonald Building to serve as the future home. The assessment will include the building's architectural features, structural, MEP/FP, Code/Access, and conservation.
The Record Company	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: for the construction of a new community music workspace to provide welcoming and affordable recording and rehearsal studios.
The Theater Offensive	Greater Boston	2021	Capital
Grant: $110,000 Location: Boston Description: for a new black box theater in the Fenway district, in partnership with Scape North America and the City of Boston, to be managed and operated by TTO for LGBTQ community use.
The Urban Farming Institute of Boston	Greater Boston	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $30,000 Location: Boston Description: to fund a feasibility study for a capital campaign to buy the historic Fowler Clark Epstein Farm in Mattapan, which is currently rented from Historic Boston, Inc.
The Urban Farming Institute of Boston	Greater Boston	2021	Systems
Grant: $8,000 Location: Boston Description: for a systems replacement plan.
The Yard	Southeast	2021	Feasibility
Grant: $35,000 Location: Chilmark Description: to support the purchase of a 14 acre piece of land and planning work by various contractors to create a site plan and schematic design, secure necessary permitting, and plan for financial and operational impacts.
Tower Hill Botanic Garden	Central	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Boylston Description: for the expansion of the parking lot, including accessibility and sustainability improvements such as EV chargers and stormwater gardens.
Town of Harvard	Central	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Harvard Description: for the water infiltration via gutter, masonry, and slate roof repair/replacement at a community arts-cultural center.
Town of Leicester Historical Commission	Central	2021	Systems
Grant: $12,500 Location: Leicester Description: for a systems replacement plan.
Town of Lenox	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Lenox Description: for the completion of a structural stabilization project for the historic 1816 Lenox Library, with particular emphasis on the preservation of the unique Dome Room Ceiling.
Town of Marblehead	Northeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $30,000 Location: Marblehead Description: for the preservation and renovation of the 1644 Fort Sewall to full ADA standards including ramps, railings and fences.
Town of Warwick	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $20,000 Location: Warwick Description: for the creation of a fully accessible open-air regional venue for public drama, dance, music, and art programming.
Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill	Southeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $180,000 Location: Truro Description: for the completion of the renovations to the Edgewood Farm campus, including construction of a new 2-story printmaking and painting studio and other site improvements.
University of Massachusetts Amherst Fine Arts Center	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $60,000 Location: Amherst Description: to replace the HVAC system in Bowker Auditorium, a space dedicated to arts and cultural events, and for additional accessibility renovations to the Box Office.
Whistler House Museum of Art	Northeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Lowell Description: for the renovation and expansion of the 200 year old Whistler House, home to the oldest arts organization in the US, to construct a new multi-functional gallery, classrooms, and art center.
Williamstown Theatre Festival	Western	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Williamstown Description: for the purchase and renovation of a former grocery store in North Adams to be used as a permanent facility for constructing theatrical sets.
Windhover Foundation	Northeast	2021	Capital
Grant: $30,000 Location: Rockport Description: to excavate and install water and sewer lines to the bathroom and kitchen buildings on five acres of land.
Worcester Art Museum	Central	2021	Capital
Grant: $200,000 Location: Worcester Description: to address a combination of deferred maintenance needs, ADA upgrades, and required COVID-19 facility improvements, including bathroom renovations and a comprehensive window and skylight replacement program for WAM's Higgins Education Wing.
Worcester Center for Crafts	Central	2021	Capital
Grant: $70,000 Location: Worcester Description: to replace flooring, lighting, and cracked walkways; repair ceilings, rusted columns and gutters; to repair and paint exterior trim, courtyard and walls; for tree removal, and to create green outdoor event space.