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Organization Region Year Grant Type
American Antiquarian Society
Central
2022
Capital
Reading Room at Antiquarian Hall

Grant: $200,000

Location: Worcester

Description: to repair and restore masonry and windows at Antiquarian Hall.

Armenian Museum of America
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Art & Culture Eternity Exhibition

Grant: $90,000

Location: Watertown

Description: to update the heating system and for a new Indoor Air Quality filtration system for COVID.

Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Aerial view of Western Ave Studios

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: to purchase Western Avenue Studios & Lofts in Lowell, MA to permanently preserve the facility as an artist studio and housing complex.

Artspace
Metrowest
2022
Capital
Hallway Gallery at Artspace

Grant: $150,000

Location: Maynard

Description: for repairs and improvements to a 1916 former school building.

Ashfield Community Hall
Western
2022
Feasibility
Young person at piano

Grant: $6,000

Location: Ashfield

Description: for a feasibility study to address accessibility needs in the Community Hall.

Azorean Maritime Heritage Society
Southeast
2022
Capital
Sailboats at sea

Grant: $200,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to construct a maritime cultural facility with a boat workshop, classroom and meeting space to become the organization's headquarters.

Ballet Theatre of Boston
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Stage before a performance

Grant: $70,000

Location: Cambridge

Description: for the installation of six energy recovery ventilators furnished with MERV 13 Filtration.

Barbara and Eric Rudd Art Foundation
Western
2022
Capital
Berkshire Art Museum

Grant: $100,000

Location: North Adams

Description: for facade and exterior protection and stabilization, and accessibility, environmental, and security system upgrades for the Berkshire Art Museum.

Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns
Western
2022
Capital
Front view of Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns

Grant: $40,000

Location: Becket

Description: to add heating and cooling and electric system upgrades to the Becket Art Center's home in the historic Seminary Hall.

Berkshire Environmental Action Team
Western
2022
Capital
Outside of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team building

Grant: $200,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: for the purchase a former community church to become BEAT's new Environmental Leadership & Education Center, and for an energy retrofit, making the building fully accessible, and restoring the adjacent stream bank and property with native plantings.

Berkshire Music School
Western
2022
Feasibility
Berkshire Music School building

Grant: $25,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: to study feasibility for accessibility, increasing program space, and repairing the campus's 150-year-old physical plant.

Blandford Historical Society
Western
2022
Capital
Museum at the Blandford Historical Society

Grant: $35,000

Location: Blandford

Description: to replace exterior windows, upgrade fire safety systems, and consolidate the building's two small gender-separate lavatories into one ADA compliant facility.

Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity
Western
2022
Capital
Performance at Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity

Grant: $162,000

Location: Northampton

Description: to acquire and renovate the 150-year-old Florence Congregational Church to create the Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity; a performing arts venue, spiritual center and community resource.

Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity
Western
2022
Systems
Performance at Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity

Grant: $7,000

Location: Northampton

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Boston Center for the Arts
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Event in the Cyclorama

Grant: $180,000

Location: Boston

Description: for a new HVAC system to improve air filtration and quality.

Boston Children’s Chorus
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Rehearsal space

Grant: $120,000

Location: Boston

Description: for a new HVAC system and life safety equipment.

Bridge at 211
Northeast
2022
Feasibility
Bolles Hall

Grant: $35,000

Location: Salem

Description: to study market opportunities, physical requirements, and business planning to develop The Bridge at 211 into a community arts and performance center.

Buckland Historical Society
Western
2022
Capital
Buckland Historical Society

Grant: $137,000

Location: Buckland

Description: for the stabilization of an 18th century barn on the Wilder Homestead, including beam replacements, a restoration of the threshing floor, siding, and for a new stone foundation.

Bulgarian Center of New England
Southeast
2022
Capital
Open doors at the Bulgarian Center of New England

Grant: $40,000

Location: Stoughton

Description: for a new energy efficient gas heating system, and to build partition walls to accommodate programming.

Cannon Theatre
Central
2022
Capital
Main hall space

Grant: $49,000

Location: Harvard

Description: to acquire and build out a new theater space in Devens, MA.

Cape Ann Museum
Northeast
2022
Capital
Maritime Displays at the Cape Ann Museum

Grant: $200,000

Location: Gloucester

Description: for major renovations to the Museum headquarters to address mitigation of the floor levels, replace HVAC and mechanical systems, improve circulation and access between galleries, add three new gallery spaces, upgrade lighting and security systems, and add a loading dock.

Cape Cod Museum of Art
Southeast
2022
Capital
Exterior grounds

Grant: $50,000

Location: Dennis

Description: for the replacement and repair of the HVAC Air Conditioning and humidification units.

Cape Verdean Association in New Bedford
Southeast
2022
Capital
Exterior of the Strand Theatre

Grant: $200,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to repair the plaster ceiling, install a new HVAC system, and to update plumbing in the historic Strand Theater in New Bedford.

Central Square Theater
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Central Square Theater

Grant: $70,000

Location: Cambridge

Description: to reconfigure the egress of the Studio Theater, and for sound attenuation between the Studio, Theater Lobby, and Main Stage.

City of Boston
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Rendering of The Embrace Memorial in the Boston Common

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the 1965 Freedom Plaza on the Boston Common, which will commemorate the leaders who worked for social and racial equity alongside, and in parallel, with the Coretta Scott King and Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Boston.

Clinton Church Restoration
Western
2022
Capital
Outside the historic Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church

Grant: $117,000

Location: Great Barrington

Description: for engineering plans and the final architectural design for the restoration and adaptive re-use of the former Clinton A.M.E. Zion Church into an African American heritage site and visitor center, which will educate the public about the life and legacy of civil rights pioneer W.E.B. Du Bois and the Berkshires' rich African American history.

Community Access to the Arts
Western
2022
Capital
Community Access to the Arts

Grant: $46,000

Location: Great Barrington

Description: for acoustic damping materials, to install a permanently mounted projection system, and new energy-efficient windows.

Community Music School of Springfield
Western
2022
Systems
Community Music School of Springfield

Grant: $10,000

Location: Springfield

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Community Music School of Springfield
Western
2022
Capital
Community Music School of Springfield

Grant: $90,000

Location: Springfield

Description: for a roof replacement.

Concord Free Public Library
Metrowest
2022
Capital
Concord Free Public Library

Grant: $75,000

Location: Concord

Description: for the creation of the Richard and Doris Kearns Goodwin Forum.

Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Full house at the Coolidge Corner Theatre

Grant: $200,000

Location: Brookline

Description: for the Coolidge Corner Theatre expansion project, which includes two new theaters, expanded accessible lobby & concessions, and a Community Education & Engagement Center.

Cotuit Center for the Arts
Southeast
2022
Capital
Cotuit Center for the Arts

Grant: $200,000

Location: Barnstable

Description: to create a seasonal, accessible outdoor performance space, including green space, permanent audience seating, an outdoor audience canopy, and driveway repositioning.

Cultural Alliance of Medfield
Metrowest
2022
Capital
Medfield State Hospital campus

Grant: $200,000

Location: Medfield

Description: for design and construction documents to repurpose a former Chapel on the historic Medfield State Hospital campus into an arts and education center.

Dartmouth Cultural Center
Southeast
2022
Systems
Dartmouth Cultural Center

Grant: $8,000

Location: Dartmouth

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Dartmouth Cultural Center
Southeast
2022
Capital
Dartmouth Cultural Center

Grant: $160,000

Location: Dartmouth

Description: for new insulation, lighting, window, and furnace replacements, as well as ADA, fire safety, and energy efficient upgrades.

Discovery Museum
Metrowest
2022
Feasibility
Discovery Museum entrance

Grant: $35,000

Location: Acton

Description: to plan for renovations to the original museum building, a 130-year-old, non-ADA compliant house, now the home of administrative offices.

Double Edge Theatre Productions
Western
2022
Capital
Main barn theatre

Grant: $154,000

Location: Ashfield

Description: for the final phase of renovations and expansion to the main theatre and performance venue, including egress, accessibility, fire & safety improvements, sight line and rigging improvements, and a new HVAC system.

Drama Studio
Western
2022
Capital
Drama Studio

Grant: $200,000

Location: Springfield

Description: for code improvements and exterior repairs.

Earthdance Creative Living Project
Western
2022
Capital
Umbrella Studio at Earthdance Creative Living Project

Grant: $80,000

Location: Plainfield

Description: for roof repairs, renewable energy generation and storage systems, heating and cooling, and ventilation systems in the farmhouse and dance studios.

Emerson College
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Exterior façade of the Cutler Majestic Theatre

Grant: $150,000

Location: Boston

Description: for updates and repairs to the interior of the historic theatre with equipment to stream, and video capture live and prerecorded content.

Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
Western
2022
Capital
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art

Grant: $90,000

Location: Amherst

Description: for foundation and exterior repairs, new entrance doors, outdoor lighting, new ionization systems, replaced cooling tower baffles, and to establish a well for landscape watering.

Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum
Northeast
2022
Feasibility
Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum

Grant: $25,000

Location: Essex

Description: to plan for the design, fundraising, and site logistics of replacing The Waterline Center building.

Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown
Southeast
2022
Systems
Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown

Grant: $8,000

Location: Provincetown

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown
Southeast
2022
Capital
Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown

Grant: $130,000

Location: Provincetown

Description: to renovate eight artists live/workspaces, improve campus lighting, way-finding, and access, and update the artist lounge and kitchen facilities utilized by all Work Center programs.

Framingham State University
Metrowest
2022
Capital
McAuliffe Center

Grant: $125,000

Location: Framingham

Description: for the redesign of the digital planetarium within the Christa McAuliffe Center for Integrated Science Learning to serve as a multi-functional collaborative space for community gatherings and activities.

Friends of Franklin County Fairgrounds
Western
2022
Capital
Roundhouse at sunset

Grant: $70,000

Location: Greenfield

Description: for improved walkways to allow guests full access to the historic cultural facilities.

Friends of MVYRADIO
Southeast
2022
Capital
Friends of MVYRADIO

Grant: $60,000

Location: West Tisbury

Description: to complete the remodel of the MVYRadio station facility.

Friends of Nobska Light
Southeast
2022
Capital
Nobska Point Lighthouse

Grant: $160,000

Location: Falmouth

Description: for parking lot renovations, grading, pathway and signage to comply with ADA standards.

Friends of North Brookfield Town House
Central
2022
Feasibility
Great Hall view from stage

Grant: $35,000

Location: North Brookfield

Description: for final technical designs, a capital campaign study, and fundraising plans for the historic North Brookfield Town House.

General Society of Mayflower Descendants
Southeast
2022
Capital
Edward Winslow House

Grant: $200,000

Location: Plymouth

Description: to restore the 1754 Winslow (Mayflower) House to its 1898-1920 condition and appearance, with special care to conserve all surviving elements of its 1754 period of construction, and for electrical upgrades, window replacement, masonry work, plumbing, and water damage repairs.

Grub Street
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Book store at Grub Street

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: for extensive soundproofing, drywall, and ceiling treatments in the creative writing center.

Grub Street
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Grub Street

Grant: $135,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the completion of Grub Street's center for creative writing, including construction of the café, integrated technology upgrades, and accessibility and safety upgrades.

Grub Street
Greater Boston
2022
Systems
Grub Street

Grant: $10,000

Location: Boston

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Hammond Castle Museum
Northeast
2022
Capital
Exterior of the Hammond Museum

Grant: $50,000

Location: Gloucester

Description: for new fire safety systems.

Hanover Theatre
Central
2022
Capital
Worcester Center for Performing Arts

Grant: $170,000

Location: Worcester

Description: for new LED lighting systems.

Heritage Museums & Gardens
Southeast
2022
Capital
Gardens at Heritage Plantation of Sandwich

Grant: $200,000

Location: Sandwich

Description: to build a new Welcome Center at Heritage Museums & Gardens.

Historic Northampton
Western
2022
Capital
Raised garden beds outside of the Shepherd Barn

Grant: $106,000

Location: Northampton

Description: to construct accessible public restrooms, a small kitchenette and prep room, storage room, dressing rooms and green room space.

Holyoke Community Media
Western
2022
Capital
Second floor under Rehab

Grant: $200,000

Location: Holyoke

Description: for the completion of the multi-phase renovations to the Community Media and Education Center.

Huntington Theatre Company
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Huntington Theatre Company

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: for exterior restorations, windows, roofing, staging infrastructure, rigging, theatre and stage equipment, seating, carpeting, updated HVAC, life safety, and electrical systems, a new elevator, and building and code upgrades for accessibility and circulation.

Inspire Arts and Music
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Front façade

Grant: $180,000

Location: Boston

Description: for mechanical and accessibility upgrades and repairs to the interior of 41-49 Fairmount Avenue, home of the historic French's Opera House.

Irish Cultural Center, of Western New England
Western
2022
Capital
Irish Cultural Center of Western New England

Grant: $200,000

Location: West Springfield

Description: for renovations to a new fourth floor performance space, including new ceilings and flooring, staging, wall coverings, fire and public safety improvements, and electrical work.

IS183
Western
2022
Capital
IS183 Art School of the Berkshires

Grant: $27,000

Location: Stockbridge

Description: for HVAC and lighting upgrades.

Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
Western
2022
Capital
Site of the former Doris Duke Theatre and new theatre to be built

Grant: $200,000

Location: Becket

Description: for the development of a conceptual design and scope for a new 21st century creation/performance space to replace the Doris Duke Theatre, which was destroyed by a fire in November 2020.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library Foundation
Greater Boston
2022
Feasibility
Children viewing exhibit

Grant: $35,000

Location: Boston

Description: for a formal revaluation of the permanent exhibits at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.

Jones Library
Western
2022
Capital
Exterior building façade of the Jones Library

Grant: $200,000

Location: Amherst

Description: for upgraded mechanical systems and accessibility measures in the Burnett Art Gallery.

Joy of Music Program
Central
2022
Capital
Shapiro Concert Hall

Grant: $200,000

Location: Worcester

Description: to improve the structural integrity of Joy of Music's building with additional support columns in the basement.

Lawrence History Center
Northeast
2022
Capital
Front façade

Grant: $105,000

Location: Lawrence

Description: for HVAC work in the main office and archival storage building.

Lowell Department of Planning and Development
Northeast
2022
Capital
Lowell Memorial Auditorium

Grant: $200,000

Location: Lowell

Description: for repairs and renovations to the exterior envelope, stabilization work, ADA improvements, and for interior, roof, and stairway renovations.

Lower Cape Community Access Television
Southeast
2022
Capital
Lower Cape Community Access Television

Grant: $200,000

Location: Eastham

Description: to purchase and renovate a former newspaper press building into a permanent community space with video/audio production studios, creative workspace, and public exhibition space.

Lupa Game Farm
Western
2022
Capital
Aerial view of Lupa Zoo

Grant: $90,000

Location: Ludlow

Description: to create accessible restrooms and install shading at the Lupa Zoo.

Marblehead Arts Association
Northeast
2022
Capital
Gallery space

Grant: $60,000

Location: Marblehead

Description: for the multi-phase restoration, renovation and preservation of the historic 1728 King Hooper Mansion.

Marblehead Arts Association
Northeast
2022
Capital
Gallery space

Grant: $40,000

Location: Marblehead

Description: for a multi-year effort to preserve and restore the historically significant 1728 King Hooper Mansion in Marblehead's Historic District.

Marblehead Little Theatre
Northeast
2022
Systems
Children's Theatre

Grant: $7,000

Location: Marblehead

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Marblehead Museum and Historical Society
Northeast
2022
Capital
Lee Mansion

Grant: $150,000

Location: Marblehead

Description: to preserve and restore the 1768 Jeremiah Lee Brick Kitchen and Slave Quarters.

Maritime Gloucester
Northeast
2022
Systems
Front view

Grant: $7,000

Location: Gloucester

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Mass Audubon
Metrowest
2022
Capital
Rendering of the Long Pasture Outdoor Pavilion in Barnstable

Grant: $130,000

Location: Lincoln

Description: to construct an Outdoor Teaching Pavilion.

Mass Music & Arts Society
Southeast
2022
Capital
M.M.A.S.

Grant: $110,000

Location: Mansfield

Description: for improvements to the MMAS Arts Center, including upgrades to windows, roofing, safety, accessibility, and a new exterior marquee.

Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art
Western
2022
Capital
Aerial view of campus

Grant: $150,000

Location: North Adams

Description: for roof replacements, electrical, plumbing, and heating systems updates, and for bathroom and kitchen remodeling and ADA upgrades at two artist housing facilities/

Mattapoisett Historical Society
Southeast
2022
Capital
Inside the 1821 Meeting House

Grant: $20,000

Location: Mattapoisett

Description: for exterior renovation and preservation work to the Mattapoisett Museum Carriage House, including the replacement exterior walls, the cupola, and HVAC systems in the building which houses important historical artifacts from the museum's permanent collection.

Montserrat College of Art Gallery
Northeast
2022
Capital
Gallery

Grant: $50,000

Location: Beverly

Description: for acoustical upgrades, lighting, and electrical replacements at the Montserrat Gallery.

Munroe Center for the Arts
Metrowest
2022
Capital
Gallery

Grant: $131,000

Location: Lexington

Description: for the design of a new elevator and stair core, new gender-neutral restrooms, entrance renovations, upgraded heating and cooling systems, signage, and ADA building modifications.

National Center of Afro-American Artists
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Abbotsford

Grant: $100,000

Location: Boston

Description: to replace the roof and gutters of Abbotsford with slate and copper materials, conforming to the original construction of the historic landmark.

Native Plant Trust
Metrowest
2022
Capital
People walking trails at Garden in the Woods

Grant: $80,000

Location: Framingham

Description: to replace the pedestrian bridges over Hop Brook and add boardwalks at Garden in the Woods in Framingham, MA.

New Art Center in Newton
Greater Boston
2022
Feasibility
Side façade of Church of the Open Word

Grant: $35,000

Location: Newton

Description: for a feasibility study for the Church of the Open Word in Newtonville for which the New Art Center has recently entered into a 12-month Option to Purchase agreement.

New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!
Southeast
2022
Capital
Front façade

Grant: $200,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to acquire and renovate an upper-level office space from the City of New Bedford, which will expand the Museum's square footage and reconfigure the existing building.

New Bedford Port Society
Southeast
2022
Capital
Outside the Seamen's Bethel

Grant: $70,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: for roof replacements to the Seamen's Bethel and Mariner's Home, and for renovations to the property's historic carriage shed.

Norman Rockwell Museum
Western
2022
Capital
Exterior and grounds of the Norman Rockwell Museum

Grant: $140,000

Location: Stockbridge

Description: to upgrade paving on walkways, electrical systems and outdoor lighting, and for new HVAC condensers and monitoring systems, alarm and security system components, signage, and automatic doors.

Northampton Community Arts Trust
Western
2022
Capital
Front exterior

Grant: $150,000

Location: Northampton

Description: for lobby renovations, including the build out of a box office, concession area and an art gallery.

Ocean Alliance
Northeast
2022
Feasibility
Aerial view of the Tarr & Wonson Paint Factory

Grant: $35,000

Location: Gloucester

Description: to plan for restorations of the Tarr & Wonson Paint Factory, a landmark on Gloucester Harbor for over 160 years and one of the most painted buildings in Massachusetts.

Old Sturbridge Village
Central
2022
Capital
Main entrance to the Visitors Center

Grant: $80,000

Location: Sturbridge

Description: for the installation of an HVAC unit in the Visitor Center Theater and central air conditioning system in the Museum Education Center.

Peabody Essex Museum
Northeast
2022
Capital
Plummer Hall

Grant: $110,000

Location: Salem

Description: for a new elevator and interior renovations to make the historic Plummer Hall fully accessible.

Performance Project
Western
2022
Feasibility
Theatrical Performance

Grant: $22,000

Location: Northampton

Description: to complete a feasibility study and begin the pre-development work necessary to advance The Performance Project's vision of a permanent facility to a design phase.

Preservation Worcester
Central
2022
Capital
The historic Salisbury House

Grant: $200,000

Location: Worcester

Description: for the purchase, restoration, and relocation to the Salisbury House, one of Worcester's most historic properties.

Randolph Women’s Club
Southeast
2022
Capital
Jonathan Belcher House

Grant: $161,000

Location: Randolph

Description: for the rehabilitation of the woodshed, and to create new accessible parking and restrooms at the Johnathan Belcher house.

Regis College
Metrowest
2022
Capital
Piano on stage at the Casey Theatre

Grant: $80,000

Location: Weston

Description: for energy efficient lighting and control board in the Casey Theatre.

Rose Art Museum
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Gallery Space

Grant: $162,000

Location: Waltham

Description: for improvements to the Museum's envelope, storage space, HVAC, accessibility, and security and fire protection systems.

Salem Athenaeum
Northeast
2022
Capital
Front façade

Grant: $200,000

Location: Salem

Description: for accessibility upgrades, an exterior lift, HVAC, and a new fire suppression system.

Sawyer Free Library
Northeast
2022
Capital
Gloucester Lyceum And Sawyer Free Library

Grant: $200,000

Location: Gloucester

Description: for the renovation and expansion of the existing Library building to include a large community room, improved gallery space, an early literacy center, Teen Room, Library History Center, and a digital makerspace.

Scituate Arts Association
Southeast
2022
Capital
Front view of the Bailey-Elis House

Grant: $15,000

Location: Scituate

Description: to restore and preserve second and third floor windows of the Bailey-Ellis House.

Scituate Historical Society
Southeast
2022
Capital
Old Scituate Lighthouse

Grant: $200,000

Location: Scituate

Description: for the restoration and repair of the lantern room, catwalk, and tower walls of the historic lighthouse in Cedar Point, Scituate.

Sea the World Productions
Southeast
2022
Capital
The Grange Hall in winter

Grant: $200,000

Location: Chilmark

Description: for an elevator, HVAC, roofing, and other repairs to the second floor of the historic Grange Hall, which will host film screenings, music, theater, storytelling, and dance.

Sea the World Productions
Southeast
2022
Systems
The Grange Hall in winter

Grant: $7,000

Location: Chilmark

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Shakespeare & Company
Western
2022
Capital
Stage view of the outdoor New Spruce Theatre

Grant: $94,000

Location: Lenox

Description: For an assisted listening device, sun shading, and for lighting and resurfacing of pathways, parking and restroom areas at the New Spruce Theatre, a 540-seat outdoor amphitheater.

Shea Theater Arts Center
Western
2022
Capital
Stage at the Shea Theater Arts Center

Grant: $50,000

Location: Montague

Description: for updates to three restrooms and theatrical lighting.

Somerville Historical Society
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Street view of the Somerville Historical Society Museum

Grant: $140,000

Location: Somerville

Description: for renovations to the Somerville Museum's collection storage area located in the east basement.

Spinner Publications
Southeast
2022
Capital
Street view of the historic Spinner Publications building

Grant: $11,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to repair and rebuild the roof of the historic Spinner Publications headquarters, built in 1842 by whaling captain Charles C. Waterman.

Spire Center for Performing Arts
Southeast
2022
Capital
Greater Plymouth Performing Arts Center

Grant: $200,000

Location: Plymouth

Description: to repair and restore the Spire Center for Performing Arts exterior to its original 1886 form, and to upgrade heat, ventilation, air conditioning, life-safety, and energy conservation systems.

Sterling & Francine Clark Art Institute
Western
2022
Capital
Lunder Center

Grant: $200,000

Location: Williamstown

Description: to replace sections of the roof of the Research Center, and for a new central plant at the Lunder Center.

Suzuki School of Newton
Greater Boston
2022
Feasibility
Cellists performing on the front porch

Grant: $25,000

Location: Newton

Description: to determine feasibility for the installation of an elevator in the historic Staples-Craft-Wiswall farmstead, the first permanent home of the Suzuki School of Newton.

Tales of Cape Cod
Southeast
2022
Capital
Old Colonial Courthouse

Grant: $120,000

Location: Barnstable

Description: for accessibility renovations to the Olde Colonial Courthouse, including the installation of a lift, a new accessible entrance to the building, and regrading of the parking area and walkways.

Theater Offensive
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Interior construction at the Theater Offensive

Grant: $110,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the construction of The Boylston Black Box theater.

Theatre III
Metrowest
2022
Systems
Acton Community Center

Grant: $7,000

Location: Acton

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Tower Hill Botanic Garden
Central
2022
Capital
Horticulture Barn

Grant: $112,000

Location: Boylston

Description: to install a solar array on the Horticulture Operations Barn, and for battery storage and power electric equipment.

Town of Canton
Southeast
2022
Capital
Exterior and grounds of the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery & Innovation

Grant: $200,000

Location: Canton

Description: for the final design of the Paul Revere Museum of Discovery & Innovation.

Trustees of Reservations
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
The Great House at Castle Hill in Ipswich

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: for exterior repairs to the Great House at Castle Hill in Ipswich.

United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
USS Salem

Grant: $50,000

Location: Quincy

Description: to update the cathodic protection electrical system and fire safety on the USS Salem.

Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford
Southeast
2022
Capital
Steeple Playhouse exterior façade

Grant: $200,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to complete the final restoration phase of the historic First Baptist Church, scheduled to open its doors as the new performing arts center, "Steeple Playhouse."

West End Museum
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Gallery Space

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: to reconfigure the museum entrance and for renovations to exhibition and programming space.

Westfield State University
Western
2022
Capital
Rendering of the new Dever Stage Lobby Area

Grant: $100,000

Location: Westfield

Description: for seating and other crucial updates to the Dever Stage.

White Heron Theatre Company
Southeast
2022
Capital
Exterior Façade

Grant: $70,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: for upgraded HVAC systems.

Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society
Southeast
2022
Capital
Front exterior of the Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society

Grant: $80,000

Location: Fairhaven

Description: to renovate an 1800's carriage house into a cultural center.

Worcester Art Museum
Central
2022
Capital
Worcester Art Museum

Grant: $179,000

Location: Worcester

Description: for new integrated sprinkler systems.

Worcester Center for Crafts
Central
2022
Capital
Interior hallway under construction

Grant: $90,000

Location: Worcester

Description: for updated electrical systems, HVAC, flooring, signage, and for Courtyard renovations including regrading, landscaping, and new shelter cover.

Worcester County Mechanics Association
Central
2022
Capital
Mechanics Hall Façade

Grant: $160,000

Location: Worcester

Description: for upgraded sound and lighting systems in the Great Hall and Washburn Hall.

Worcester Historical Museum
Central
2022
Capital
Entrance to the Worcester Historical Museum

Grant: $110,000

Location: Worcester

Description: for the integration of the 32 Elm Street property into 30 Elm for independent operations, and an office space for WHM.

Yarmouth New Church Preservation Foundation
Southeast
2022
Feasibility
Yarmouth New Church Performance Space

Grant: $9,500

Location: Yarmouth

Description: for accessibility planning, including professional services in preparation for implementation, Universal Access Report, and building code review.

Zoo New England
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Sign at Franklin Park Zoo

Grant: $80,000

Location: Boston

Description: to install a park wide networked public address system at Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo.


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