Project List
Organization | Region | Year | Grant Type |
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Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture | Greater Boston |
2018 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: to support renovations and accessibility upgrades to create a welcome center on the first floor of the historic synagogue turned community center. |
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Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture | Greater Boston |
2018 |
Systems |
Grant: $7,000 Location: Boston Description: for a 20-year capital needs assessment of the building and its mechanical systems. |
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Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture | Greater Boston |
2024 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $167,000 Location: Boston Description: To repair and restore the front plaza, which also serves as a roof over the basement below with its restroom and mechanical room. |
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Walpole Footlighters | Southeast |
2011 |
Capital |
Grant: $15,000 Location: Walpole Description: to improve fire safety and security. The work will include the installation of a sprinkler system, alarm system upgrades, and the replacement of all stage curtains with flame retardant material. |
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Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford | Southeast |
2015 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $17,000 Location: New Bedford Description: for an architectural and financial feasibility study of historic buildings in downtown's Cultural District for an Arts and Cultural co-work space, makerspace and Art Gallery to empower organizations and artists devoted to downtown New Bedford's creative e |
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Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford | Southeast |
2016 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $100,000 Location: New Bedford Description: to renovate a vacant historic building for the creation of a Co-creative Center, to include a community gallery, co-work space and artists education and makerspace. |
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Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford | Southeast |
2019 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: New Bedford Description: to restore the historic 1829 First Baptist Church in downtown New Bedford for the "Steeple Playhouse;" a collaborative performing arts venue operated by Your Theatre, Inc. |
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Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford | Southeast |
2020 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: New Bedford Description: to complete the 2nd phase of a restoration/conversion of an 1829 historic First Baptist Church into the "Steeple Playhouse", a performing arts center with a black box performance theater and exhibition space. |
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Waterfront Historic Area League of New Bedford | Southeast |
2022 |
Capital |
![]() 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." |
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Wayland Historical Society | Metrowest |
2024 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $26,000 Location: Wayland Description: For a new heat pump system and electrical upgrades at the Grout-Heard House Museum. |
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WBUR Public Radio | Greater Boston |
2018 |
Capital |
Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: to support the creation of CitySpace on the first floor of the studios, which will become a multidisciplinary presentation, discussion and performance venue. |
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WCLOC Theater Company | Central |
2025 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $16,000 Location: Worcester Description: For a roof replacement. |
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Wellesley Historical Society | Metrowest |
2024 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: Wellesley Description: For an accessible ramp, HVAC system, to convert the basement into the main collection storage space, and to construct a stairway at the Stanwood House, which will serve as the new Wellesley History Center. |
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Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater | Southeast |
2007 |
Capital |
Grant: $600,000 Location: Wellfleet Description: for the construction of a new, 200-seat performing arts and cultural center. |
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Wellfleet Harbor Actors Theater | Southeast |
2016 |
Capital |
Grant: $50,000 Location: Wellfleet Description: to replace the organization's performance venue, a Pavilion tent with expanded usage. |
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Wellfleet Historical Society | Southeast |
2016 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $100,000 Location: Wellfleet Description: to renovate a newly-acquired building, integrating it into existing facilities. |
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Wellfleet Historical Society | Southeast |
2020 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: Wellfleet Description: to improve accessibility and create a new entrance reception area, restrooms, as well as expand gallery and program space, and to improve archival storage, safety, fire, and heating systems. |
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Wellfleet Historical Society | Southeast |
2025 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $135,000 Location: Wellfleet Description: For renovations to their historic building and grounds and to support the construction of a new addition. |
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Wellfleet Preservation Hall | Southeast |
2009 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $37,500 Location: Wellfleet Description: for the feasibiltiy of sustainable and green building options. |
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Wellfleet Preservation Hall | Southeast |
2011 |
Capital |
Grant: $245,000 Location: Wellfleet Description: to complete the restoration of the 1912 facility. The project includes outfitting the Hall with theater lighting and sound equipment, a film projector and screen, flexible theater seating, and security systems. |
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Wellfleet Preservation Hall | Southeast |
2018 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: Wellfleet Description: to support expanded office, meeting and storage space, as well as landscaping and roof repairs. |
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Wellfleet Preservation Hall | Southeast |
2018 |
Systems |
Grant: $7,000 Location: Wellfleet Description: for a 20-year capital needs assessment of the building and its mechanical systems. |
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Wenham Museum | Northeast |
2012 |
Capital |
Grant: $16,875 Location: Wenham Description: for the replacement of two HVAC units and their corresponding humidifying units. |
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West End Museum | Greater Boston |
2022 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: to reconfigure the museum entrance and for renovations to exhibition and programming space. |
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West Falmouth Library | Southeast |
2015 |
Capital |
Grant: $250,000 Location: Falmouth Description: for an addition to provide improved accessibility, restoration of the historic library building, renovation of the 1972 portion of the building, a fire suppression system and new outdoor space. |
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West Falmouth Library | Southeast |
2023 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $28,000 Location: Falmouth Description: For the replacement of three HVAC units. |
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West Newton Cinema Foundation | Greater Boston |
2023 |
Feasibility |
![]() Grant: $35,000 Location: Newton Description: For business planning, and architectural and engineering services. |
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West Newton Cinema Foundation | Greater Boston |
2023 |
Systems |
![]() Grant: $8,000 Location: Newton Description: For a 20 year capital needs assessment. |
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West Stockbridge Historical Society | Western |
2015 |
Capital |
Grant: $40,000 Location: West Stockbridge Description: for base work for ADA access, including rebuilding front foundation and sills, repair cellar joists and columns, and waterproof cellar floor. |
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West Stockbridge Historical Society | Western |
2017 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $90,000 Location: West Stockbridge Description: for the renovation and expansion of the 1854 town hall to install an ADA compliant eleavotr and bathrooms, as well as electrical and plumbing upgrades. |
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West Stockbridge Historical Society | Western |
2020 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $80,000 Location: West Stockbridge Description: to restore the 1914 Old Town Hall's metal roof, cupola, chimney, doors, and windows. |
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West Stockbridge Historical Society | Western |
2025 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $77,000 Location: West Stockbridge Description: For interior renovations to the first and second floors, including new fire safety systems, a fire door and chimney repairs. |
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Westfield Museum | Western |
2013 |
Systems |
Grant: $7,000 Location: Westfield Description: for a Systems Replacement Plan |
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Westfield State University | Western |
2022 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $100,000 Location: Westfield Description: for seating and other crucial updates to the Dever Stage. |
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Westport Historical Society | Southeast |
2025 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $40,000 Location: Westport Description: For a new addition onto the Bell School, new mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and climate-control systems, and a new accessible entrance. |
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Westport River Watershed Alliance | Southeast |
2015 |
Capital |
Grant: $450,000 Location: Westport Description: to restrore and convert the Head Garage to be a new Science and Education Center and headquarters. |
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WGBH Educational Foundation | Greater Boston |
2007 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $140,000 Location: Boston Description: for the construction of a large LED screen and other descriptive panels on the exterior of WGBH's new building in Brighton. The digital mural is seen by a weekly average of 500 people and features a series of Boston landmarks and events. |
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WGBY TV 57 | Western |
2015 |
Capital |
Grant: $100,000 Location: Springfield Description: to replace outdated and inefficient audio and lighting equipment in our studios. |
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Wheelock College | Greater Boston |
2007 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $37,500 Location: Boston Description: for a feasibility study to investigate the renovation and expansion of the Wheelock Family Theatre facility. |
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Wheelock College | Greater Boston |
2014 |
Capital |
Grant: $100,000 Location: Boston Description: for improvements to the Wheelock Family Theatre, including new audience seating and state-of-the-art lighting systems. |
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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. |
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White Heron Theatre Company | Southeast |
2022 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $70,000 Location: Nantucket Description: for upgraded HVAC systems. |
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Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society | Southeast |
2015 |
Capital |
Grant: $50,000 Location: Fairhaven Description: to transform the carriage house adjacent to Capt. Wm. Whitfield's historic home into an educational/cultural center. |
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Whitfield-Manjiro Friendship Society | Southeast |
2022 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $80,000 Location: Fairhaven Description: to renovate an 1800's carriage house into a cultural center. |
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Williams-Boltwood House Trust | Western |
2025 |
Feasibility |
![]() Grant: $16,000 Location: Goshen Description: For business planning, architectural design, and solar planning for a multi-phased project to restore a historic18th century property. |
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Williamstown Theatre Festival | Western |
2011 |
Capital |
Grant: $53,000 Location: Williamstown Description: to renovate and outfit a new scene shop facility. The work will focus on general renovations and accessibility for the carpentry shop, metal shop, paint shop, office space, and prop storage. |
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Williamstown Theatre Festival | Western |
2016 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $8,750 Location: Williamstown Description: to conduct a search for a new scene shop and rehearsal space. |
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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. |
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Winchester Historical Society | Metrowest |
2023 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $33,000 Location: Winchester Description: To repair three chimneys on the Sanborn House and Cultural Center. |
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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. |
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Windhover Performing Arts Center | Northeast |
2014 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $30,000 Location: Rockport Description: for the design and plans to link two exisiting buildings and convert them into a state of the art indoor performance space for dance. |
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Windhover Performing Arts Center | Northeast |
2014 |
Systems |
Grant: $7,000 Location: Rockport Description: for a capital needs assessment of the building and its mechanical systems. |
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Wistariahurst Museum | Western |
2020 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $110,000 Location: Holyoke Description: to update decaying and unsafe electrical wiring at Wistariahurst. |
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Wistariahurst Museum | Western |
2007 |
Capital |
Grant: $414,000 Location: Holyoke Description: for construction that will rehabilitate and make the Wistariahurst Carriage House accessible for increased use, including structural work on the interior to create an exhibit space, meeting space, and climate-controlled archives. |
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Woburn Public Library | Northeast |
2015 |
Capital |
Grant: $525,000 Location: Woburn Description: to repair and renovate 1,720 sq. ft. of the original 1879 art gallery, museum and related storage space as part of an overall $30 million 38,00 sq. ft. restoration and expansion of the Woburn Public Library. |
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Woods Hole Public Library | Southeast |
2019 |
Systems |
![]() Grant: $7,000 Location: Falmouth Description: for a systems replacement plan. |
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Worcester Art Museum | Central |
2022 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $179,000 Location: Worcester Description: for new integrated sprinkler systems. |
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Worcester Art Museum | Central |
2025 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: Worcester Description: To create a new permanent exhibit for the Higgins Armory collection. |
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Worcester Art Museum | Central |
2009 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $310,000 Location: Worcester Description: for renovation of an existing studio into a 130-seat public lecture hall, construction of a new barrier-free entrance, and upgrades to the existing Museum Café. |
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Worcester Art Museum | Central |
2013 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $100,000 Location: Worcester Description: to retrofit ADA compliant access ramps at the two main Museum entrances and a centrally located elevator at the Lancaster Lobby. |
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Worcester Art Museum | Central |
2016 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $30,000 Location: Worcester Description: to develop a comprehensive master plan in order to improve existing facilities' efficiency and re-vision the future of the museum. |
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Worcester Art Museum | Central |
2019 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $170,000 Location: Worcester Description: for new ADA-compliant glass gallery doors and climate control system upgrades. |
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Worcester Art Museum | Central |
2020 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: Worcester Description: to address access, security, and safety improvements and to renovate stairs at the museum's entrance. |
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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. |
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Worcester Center for Crafts | Central |
2014 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $30,000 Location: Worcester Description: for planning and assessment of enhancing and relocating the New Street Glass Studio to the Sagamore Road Campus. |
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Worcester Center for Crafts | Central |
2018 |
Capital |
Grant: $30,000 Location: Worcester Description: for upgraded equipment in the glass blowing studio. |
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Worcester Center for Crafts | Central |
2019 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $45,000 Location: Worcester Description: to demolish a street-facing derelict building, renovate the exterior of the main building to aid visibility, create a new system of signage, and landscape to attract new audiences in the neighborhood. |
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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. |
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Worcester Center for Crafts | Central |
2022 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $90,000 Location: Worcester Description: for updated electrical systems, HVAC, flooring, signage, and for Courtyard renovations including regrading, landscaping, and new shelter cover. |
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Worcester Center for the Performing Arts | Central |
2007 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $675,000 Location: Worcester Description: to restore the Poli Palace Theatre and transform it into a modern 2,300-seat performing arts center to host concerts, Broadway tours, family shows, and performances by local arts organizations. |
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Worcester Center for the Performing Arts | Central |
2009 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $62,000 Location: Worcester Description: for renovations including the installation of a lift to accommodate additional top-tier seating, restoration of a private reception space, and installation of a Wurlitzer organ. |
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Worcester Center for the Performing Arts | Central |
2012 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $14,839 Location: Worcester Description: for improving the auditorium's HVAC system to reduce energy usage and installation of an HVAC system in the box office to improve the work environment for employees. |
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Worcester Center for the Performing Arts | Central |
2015 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $600,000 Location: Worcester Description: for the development of the building adjacent to the theatre, at 551 Main Street. |
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Worcester Center for the Performing Arts | Central |
2017 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $125,000 Location: Worcester Description: for the installation of an elevator and to support urgent exterior stabilization repairs. |
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Worcester Center for the Performing Arts | Central |
2018 |
Capital |
Grant: $97,000 Location: Worcester Description: for upgraded lighting, energy and security systems, and for exterior door replacements. |
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Worcester Community Cable Access | Central |
2013 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $25,000 Location: Worcester Description: for planning expenses associated with the expansion and renovations of the current facility to have an auditorium-studio for live audience television/audio recordings, a new classroom for media arts training, and additional improvements. |
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Worcester Community Cable Access | Central |
2018 |
Capital |
Grant: $200,000 Location: Worcester Description: for new HVAC systems, and to renovate the façade and entrance of the building. |
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Worcester Community Cable Access | Central |
2018 |
Systems |
Grant: $7,000 Location: Worcester Description: for a 20-year capital needs assessment of the building and its mechanical systems. |
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Worcester County Mechanics Association | Central |
2011 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $75,000 Location: Worcester Description: to restore the 1864 E. & G.G. Hook Brothers tracker organ and replace theater chairs. |
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Worcester County Mechanics Association | Central |
2014 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $140,000 Location: Worcester Description: to Worcester County Mechanics Association for design and installation of an exterior lighting system to Mechanics Hall, as well as lobby and restroom renovations. |
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Worcester County Mechanics Association | Central |
2016 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $163,000 Location: Worcester Description: to install LED exterior up-lighting, an HVAC system, and to restore the Great Hall Stage and Main Street Lobby, vestibule, and promenade space. |
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Worcester County Mechanics Association | Central |
2022 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $160,000 Location: Worcester Description: for upgraded sound and lighting systems in the Great Hall and Washburn Hall. |
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Worcester Cultural Coalition | Central |
2018 |
Capital |
Grant: $200,000 Location: Worcester Description: to construct a Black Box performance space, and a multi purpose gallery and workshop area. |
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Worcester Historical Museum | Central |
2025 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $143,000 Location: Worcester Description: To replace shingle roofing with a historically accurate standing seam metal roof at the Salisbury Mansion. |
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Worcester Historical Museum | Central |
2007 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $37,500 Location: Worcester Description: for a business plan and partnership model plan for the development of the Worcester/Blackstone Visitor Center. |
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Worcester Historical Museum | Central |
2012 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $18,500 Location: Worcester Description: for design work to inform options for a new accessible entrance, increased gallery space as well as financial feasibility analysis. |
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Worcester Historical Museum | Central |
2016 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $100,000 Location: Worcester Description: to replace the roofs of both the Museum and Salisbury Mansion. |
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Worcester Historical Museum | Central |
2022 |
Capital |
![]() 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. |
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Workshop13 Cultural Arts and Learning Center | Western |
2024 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $49,000 Location: Ware Description: For new trim, wrought iron fencing, pillars, ramps, lighting and signage. |
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Worthington Historical Society | Western |
2025 |
Feasibility |
![]() Grant: $4,000 Location: Worthington Description: To study building preservation, space use, maintenance issues and HVAC system upgrades. |
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Yarmouth New Church Preservation Foundation | Southeast |
2011 |
Capital |
Grant: $26,000 Location: Yarmouth Description: for various building upgrades. Work will include the installation of handicapped-accessible bathrooms, lighting and sound system upgrades, and the restoration of original frescoes. |
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Yarmouth New Church Preservation Foundation | Southeast |
2019 |
Systems |
![]() Grant: $7,000 Location: Yarmouth Description: for a systems replacement plan. |
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Yarmouth New Church Preservation Foundation | Southeast |
2022 |
Feasibility |
![]() Grant: $9,500 Location: Yarmouth Description: for accessibility planning, including professional services in preparation for implementation, Universal Access Report, and building code review. |
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YoFES | Greater Boston |
2015 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $35,000 Location: Boston Description: for plans to acquire dedicated, secure space for musical education for hundreds of Haitian youth, now in limited, borrowed space. The study will cover needs assessment, acquisition, design. |
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Your Theatre | Southeast |
2014 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $20,000 Location: New Bedford Description: to study the feasibility of acquiring, restoring, and reusing the historic First Baptist Church in downtown New Bedford for a permanent theatre and offices via an architectural theatre study and business plan. |
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Zeiterion Theatre | Southeast |
2025 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: New Bedford Description: For HVAC updates. |
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Zeiterion Theatre | Southeast |
2007 |
Feasibility |
Grant: $22,500 Location: New Bedford Description: for a comprehensive facility needs assessment and systems replacement plan; and a feasibility assessment for expansion. |
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Zeiterion Theatre | Southeast |
2011 |
Capital |
Grant: $56,000 Location: New Bedford Description: for restoration and expansion. The project will include the repair and restoration of badly damaged masonry walls, the replacement of the marquee, and the expansion of the lobby. |
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Zeiterion Theatre | Southeast |
2018 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $100,000 Location: New Bedford Description: to return a historically accurate marquee to the façade of the theatre. |
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Zoo New England | Greater Boston |
2022 |
Capital |
![]() 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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Zoo New England | Greater Boston |
2025 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: To build a geothermal energy system to power the African Penguin Coast exhibit at Franklin Park Zoo. |
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Zoo New England | Greater Boston |
2013 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $250,000 Location: Boston Description: for the renovation of the existing Children's Zoo at Franklin Park. |
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Zoo New England | Greater Boston |
2017 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $120,000 Location: Boston Description: to fund accessibility renovations to parking areas, entrances and exits and rest rooms. |
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Zumix | Greater Boston |
2025 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $84,000 Location: Boston Description: To replace windows, stage lighting, a projector and screen, and to refurbish and paint exterior doors and interior walls. |
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Zumix | Greater Boston |
2009 |
Capital |
![]() Grant: $200,000 Location: Boston Description: for renovation of an existing 9,000-square-foot East Boston firehouse into Zumix's new home. The Firehouse will feature performance space, a live-sound-mixing and video-projection station, recording studio, classrooms, and support space. |