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Organization Region Year Grant Type
Museum of World War II
Metrowest
2016
Capital
Interior exhibition space of the Museum of World War Two

Grant: $300,000

Location: Natick

Description: for expansion of its facility to triple exhibition space and create an education center.

Nantucket Dreamland Foundation
Southeast
2011
Capital

Grant: $194,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: to outfit the Dreamland Theater with audio-visual, light, sound equipment.

Nantucket Dreamland Foundation
Southeast
2024
Capital
View of theater seating at the Nantucket Dreamland

Grant: $105,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: For painting and the replacement of exterior doors.

Nantucket Dreamland Foundation
Southeast
2016
Systems

Grant: $7,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: for systems replacement plan.

Nantucket Dreamland Foundation
Southeast
2018
Capital

Grant: $174,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: for the installation of a new, flexible seating system in the Studio Theatre, and to create a film screening room.

Nantucket Dreamland Foundation
Southeast
2019
Capital
Nantucket Dreamland

Grant: $50,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: for exterior paint, new stage lighting systems, and for ADA film accessibility upgrades.

Nantucket Historical Association
Southeast
2016
Capital
Exterior of the Whaling Museum in Nantucket

Grant: $86,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: to repair existing facilities and purchase equipment for its Whaling Museum. Projects include roof replacement, gutter and HVAC fan repair, brick wall repointing, and sound, lighting and security system upgrades.

Nantucket Historical Association
Southeast
2020
Capital
Front facade and entrance to the Nantucket Historical Association

Grant: $150,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: for the repurposing of a store on Nantucket's Straight Wharf to become a multi-functional cultural center.

Nantucket Historical Association
Southeast
2024
Capital
Front entrance to the Nantucket Whaling Museum

Grant: $164,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: To replace a chiller, remote roof-mounted condenser, and associated refrigerant piping.

Nantucket Island School of Design & the Arts
Southeast
2024
Capital
Converted barn building at the Nantucket Island School of Design and the Arts

Grant: $158,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: To support the reestablishment and structural restoration of NISDA's Artist Residency cottage colony buildings, moved from their former location due to repeated hurricane winds and severe storm surge flooding in town.

Narrows Center for the Arts
Southeast
2023
Capital
People seated for a concert at the Narrows Center for the Arts

Grant: $77,000

Location: Fall River

Description: To construct two utility sink/storage areas and install an HVAC system in newly renovated offices.

Narrows Center for the Arts
Southeast
2007
Capital

Grant: $60,000

Location: Fall River

Description: for the installation of handicap restrooms and an elevator that will provide much-needed accessibility.

Narrows Center for the Arts
Southeast
2011
Capital

Grant: $32,000

Location: Fall River

Description: to upgrade its current sound system and stage back-lighting, as well as install new house lighting.

Narrows Center for the Arts
Southeast
2013
Capital

Grant: $34,884

Location: Fall River

Description: for installation of an HVAC system and renovation of the musicians' and performers' “Green Room" hospitality and backstage area.

Narrows Center for the Arts
Southeast
2015
Capital

Grant: $100,000

Location: Fall River

Description: for Audio Visual purchase, upgrades and installation and renovation of the musicians' and performers' Green Room hospitality and backstage area.

Narrows Center for the Arts
Southeast
2017
Capital
Narrow Center for the Arts

Grant: $225,000

Location: Fall River

Description: to purchase the building that the Center has occupied for 15 years, and to build additional restrooms in the facility.

Narrows Center for the Arts
Southeast
2020
Capital
Band performing onstage at the Narrows Center for the Arts

Grant: $70,000

Location: Fall River

Description: for the purchase and installation of new concert lighting system, new audio/visual equipment, and window treatments in the new multi-function space.

Nashua River Watershed Association
Central
2025
Capital
Lobby area with a stand with informational papers at the Nashua River Watershed Association

Grant: $40,000

Location: Groton

Description: To create an ADA-compliant bathroom.

National Association for Armenian Studies and Research
Greater Boston
2017
Capital
Front Exterior

Grant: $225,000

Location: Belmont

Description: for fire protection, accessibility upgrades, and installation of an elevator.

National Association for Armenian Studies and Research
Greater Boston
2021
Capital
National Association for Armenian Studies and Research

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.

National Association for Armenian Studies & Research
Greater Boston
2023
Capital
Front glass window façade of the National Association for Armenian Studies & Research

Grant: $10,000

Location: Belmont

Description: To improve the quality of acoustics in the Assembly lecture hall with the installation of four bollards, and to install a safety camera at the rear of the building.

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.

National Yiddish Book Center
Western
2023
Capital
Children touring exhibits during a field trip at the National Yiddish Book Center

Grant: $100,000

Location: Amherst

Description: To replace Hydrotherm boilers, heating hot water circulating pumps, pneumatic temperature control system, and an air compressor.

Native Plant Trust
Metrowest
2007
Capital

Grant: $100,000

Location: Framingham

Description: for the construction of a Native Plant Center on the Nasami Farm Nursery and Sanctuary that will include flexible work space, retail facilities and outdoor porches and gardens.

Native Plant Trust
Metrowest
2013
Capital

Grant: $23,500

Location: Framingham

Description: to replace aging security/deer exclusion fence for security of the museum-quality collection of plants as well as improving aesthetics and community relations for the site.

Native Plant Trust
Metrowest
2020
Systems

Grant: $7,000

Location: Framingham

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

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.

Natural Resources Trust of Easton
Southeast
2009
Feasibility

Grant: $2,000

Location: Easton

Description: for a feasibility study for upgrading the Parker Room, a year-round multi-functional space for youth education.

Natural Resources Trust of Easton
Southeast
2009
Systems

Grant: $4,000

Location: Easton

Description: for a Systems Replacement Plan, which consists of a capital assessment and 20-year replacement schedule based on the estimated usable life expectancy and the approximate replacement cost of building systems; also an energy efficiency and green building as

Naumkeag House and Gardens
Western
2007
Capital

Grant: $200,000

Location: Stockbridge

Description: for the preservation project at Naumkeag residence to replace the main house and barn roofs, restore parts of the gardens, and rehabilitate the ground-floor kitchen to create a visitor's center.

Naumkeag House and Gardens
Western
2013
Capital

Grant: $128,002

Location: Stockbridge

Description: for the restoration of the Naumkeag gardens in Stockbridge, including the restoration of previously built landscape features.

Needham History Center & Museum
Metrowest
2023
Capital
Mills House and Upper Falls Schoolhouse

Grant: $29,000

Location: Needham

Description: To paint and repair the exterior of the 1842 Upper Falls Schoolhouse and the 1834 Matthias Mills house.

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 Art Center in Newton
Greater Boston
2024
Capital
People painting in an art studio

Grant: $137,000

Location: Newton

Description: For accordion walls, acoustical panels, an ADA compliant ramp, storage, signage, and interior painting.

New Art Center in Newton
Greater Boston
2009
Capital
Exterior of New Art Center

Grant: $50,000

Location: Newton

Description: for the removal and replacement of an existing 46-year-old boiler encased in asbestos with two new boilers, converting from oil to gas heat.

New Art Center in Newton
Greater Boston
2009
Systems

Grant: $4,000

Location: Newton

Description: for a Systems Replacement Plan, which consists of a capital assessment and 20-year replacement schedule based on the estimated usable life expectancy and the approximate replacement cost of building systems; also an energy efficiency and green building as

New Art Center in Newton
Greater Boston
2011
Capital
Exterior of Newton Art Center

Grant: $55,000

Location: Newton

Description: to construct a ramp and two bathrooms; to upgrade porch handrails and an existing ramp; to replace leaking windows; to install HVAC; and to seal the building envelope.

New Art Center in Newton
Greater Boston
2018
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Newton

Description: to assess options of relocating or renovating the current space with business, fundraising and architectural planning.

New Art Center in Newton
Greater Boston
2021
Capital
Gallery at the New Art Center in Newton

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 Art Museum/ArtWorks!
Southeast
2015
Capital

Grant: $12,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to create space for offices and a ceramics studio within the basement level of the Museum.

New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!
Southeast
2019
Feasibility
New Bedford Art Museum

Grant: $30,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: for a feasibility study for the renovation of the city-owned New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks! building to create a new gallery for the permanent display of the City of New Bedford's art collection.

New Bedford Art Museum/ArtWorks!
Southeast
2020
Feasibility

Grant: $20,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to undertake a multi-year project to open the second floor for gallery space to house the permanent exhibition of the City's Art Collection and renovate currently used spaces.

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 Fishing Heritage Center
Southeast
2023
Feasibility
Main exhibit at the New Bedford Fishing Heritage Center

Grant: $20,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: For a feasibility study and business plan for a possible expansion and relocation.

New Bedford Historical Society
Southeast
2015
Capital

Grant: $20,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to install an HVAC system in the historic Nathan and Mary Johnson House (circa 1830) which will make it a viable multi-use educational and cultural center to host programs on the Underground Railroad in New Bedford.

New Bedford Historical Society
Southeast
2019
Capital
New Bedford Historical Society

Grant: $180,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to develop Abolition Row Park, a new cultural heritage park in the Seaport Cultural District across from the Nathan and Mary Johnson House, the first home in freedom of Frederick Douglass.

New Bedford Port Society
Southeast
2014
Capital

Grant: $440,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to restore and provide accessibility to the historic Seamen's Bethel and Mariners' Home to be developed into a Fishing Heritage Center.

New Bedford Port Society
Southeast
2017
Capital
Seamen?s Bethel and the Mariner?s home

Grant: $150,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: for the restoration of the Seamen's Bethel and Mariner's Home to preserve and make accessible two historic landmarks, create a venue to honor New Bedford's Maritime Heritage, and enhance the National Park as a world-wide tourist destination.

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.

New Bedford Whaling Museum
Southeast
2021
Feasibility
Aerial view of the New Bedford Whaling Museum & Plaza

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 Bedford Whaling Museum
Southeast
2024
Capital
Front entrance to the New Bedford Whaling Museum

Grant: $200,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: To support engineering and architectural design for a major campus expansion.

New Bedford Whaling Museum
Southeast
2007
Capital

Grant: $617,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to complete phase two of a plan to restore the historic Bourne Building, which houses the Museum's central artifact, the Lagoda ship model.

New Bedford Whaling Museum
Southeast
2011
Capital

Grant: $250,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to construct an Education Center addition to its existing complex; consolidate its Research Library and Archives; and add space for education, programming, exhibits, collections, research, and staff.

New Bedford Whaling Museum
Southeast
2014
Capital

Grant: $500,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: for the construction of a new Education Center and Research Library, which will meet expanding programming needs and consolidate museum holdings onto one campus.

New Bedford Whaling Museum
Southeast
2016
Capital
Interior of New Bedford Whaling Museum

Grant: $150,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to replace a failing HVAC system that services the theater, entrance gallery, art galleries, and art storage areas.

New Bedford Whaling Museum
Southeast
2018
Capital

Grant: $170,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to construct an urban green space on the museum campus which will facilitate an outdoor gallery and public programming.

New Bedford Whaling Museum
Southeast
2019
Capital
New Bedford Whaling Museum

Grant: $120,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: for exterior restorations to the Wood Building Annex, and the historic Bourne Building including repairs to its distinctive Cupola.

New Dawn Arts Center
Central
2023
Capital
Sign in from of the New Dawn Arts Center

Grant: $107,000

Location: Ashburnham

Description: For the purchase of the building the organization is located in.

New England Aquarium
Greater Boston
2007
Capital
The Giant Ocean Tank; The Penguin Exhibit

Grant: $455,000

Location: Boston

Description: to assist in the upgrade of the life support system for New England Aquarium's largest and most popular exhibits: the Giant Ocean Tank and the Penguin Tray. New filtration technology will be installed that will improve water clarity, enhancing the visitor

New England Aquarium
Greater Boston
2011
Capital
Giant Ocean Tank

Grant: $250,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the renovation of the Giant Ocean Tank exhibit into a new experience for visitors. Key components are a new reef structure; new elevator and ramp; replacement of windows; a new domed ceiling; and a learning space.

New England Aquarium
Greater Boston
2014
Capital

Grant: $300,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the renovation of six exhibit bays, which will include repairs for structural integrity, upgrades to life support systems, redesign of habitats, and enchanced education features

New England Aquarium
Greater Boston
2018
Capital

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the installation of a new HVAC system.

New England Aquarium Corporation
Greater Boston
2023
Capital
Entrance to the New England Aquarium

Grant: $100,000

Location: Boston

Description: For an upgraded building automation system.

New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill
Central
2025
Capital
Courtyard with fountain at the New England Botanic Garden

Grant: $55,000

Location: Boylston

Description: For a new fire safety system in the Stoddard Visitors Center.

New England Center for the Performing Arts
Metrowest
2009
Feasibility

Grant: $18,750

Location: Franklin

Description: for a regional market study to inform a proposed performing arts center.

New England Conservatory
Greater Boston
2007
Capital
Interior of Jordan Hall

Grant: $357,000

Location: Boston

Description: to replace parts of the climate control system in Jordan Hall, allowing the hall to once again be used year-round.

New England Conservatory
Greater Boston
2015
Capital
New England Conservatory

Grant: $600,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the construction of the new Black Box Theatre.

New England Conservatory
Greater Boston
2024
Capital
Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theater at the New England Conservatory

Grant: $127,000

Location: Boston

Description: To replace the video wall display in the center’s entryway, and to install permanent audiovisual streaming capabilities in the center’s Plimpton Shattuck Black Box Theatre.

New England Historic Genealogical Society
Greater Boston
2011
Capital
New England Historic Genealogical Society

Grant: $125,000

Location: Boston

Description: to construct a Conservation Lab within its Newbury Street facility. The lab will feature a glass partition, allowing the public to observe the preservation process for valuable works on paper.

New England Historic Genealogical Society
Greater Boston
2023
Capital
Newbury Street view of the New England Historic Genealogical Society

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: For a climate control and energy efficiency system.

New England Public Radio Foundation
Western
2013
Capital

Grant: $113,432

Location: Springfield

Description: for the construction and expansion of a new headquarters in downtown Springfield.

New England Public Radio Foundation
Western
2014
Capital

Grant: $110,000

Location: Springfield

Description: for the purchase and installation of fixed and integrated equipment (audio, broadcast, satellite, and fiber optics) for its new headquarters in Springfield.

New England Public Radio Foundation
Western
2021
Capital
New England Public Media building

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.

New England Quilt Museum
Northeast
2009
Capital

Grant: $77,000

Location: Lowell

Description: to address multiple deferred maintenance issues, including HVAC upgrades, fire safety, elevator service systems, and roof and chimney repairs.

New England Quilt Museum
Northeast
2009
Systems

Grant: $4,000

Location: Lowell

Description: for a Systems Replacement Plan, which consists of a capital assessment and 20-year replacement schedule based on the estimated usable life expectancy and the approximate replacement cost of building systems; also an energy efficiency and green building as

New Garden Park
Central
2016
Capital
Interior rendering of New Garden Park gallery

Grant: $300,000

Location: Worcester

Description: to create the WOOteria, a creative performing and collaborative space in Worcester's Theatre District.

New Marlborough Village Association
Western
2009
Capital

Grant: $45,000

Location: Great Barrington

Description: for construction of a permanent performance platform in the main auditorium of the meeting house, lighting and sound system improvements, and safety and access upgrades.

New Marlborough Village Association
Western
2014
Capital

Grant: $60,000

Location: Great Barrington

Description: to paint the exterior and interior of the Meeting House, as well as insulate and soundproof the gallery, renovate storage areas, and deepen the curtain drain to protect the facility's foundation.

New Marlborough Village Association
Western
2017
Capital
Historic Meeting House

Grant: $27,000

Location: Great Barrington

Description: for the completion of the Meeting House exterior restoration by installing wrought iron bannisters, a copper dome and repairs to the steeple.

New Repertory Theatre
Greater Boston
2009
Capital
Charles Mosesian Theater. Photo by Peter Vanderwarker

Grant: $26,000

Location: Watertown

Description: for updates to the lighting and audio systems in the Mosesian and Black Box theaters.

New Repertory Theatre
Greater Boston
2016
Capital

Grant: $32,000

Location: Watertown

Description: to purchase and install an Induction Loop Assistive Listening System to serve patrons with a wide range of hearing loss issues.

Newburyport Art Association
Northeast
2021
Feasibility
Hills Gallery at the Newburyport Art Association

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.

Newton Cultural Alliance
Greater Boston
2016
Capital
Exterior of the Allen House

Grant: $268,000

Location: Newton

Description: to fund exterior repairs, to add systems, an elevator and fire detection equipment, and to restore barn for adaptive reuse classroom and black box theatre.

Newton Cultural Alliance
Greater Boston
2019
Capital
Newton Cultural Alliance

Grant: $200,000

Location: Newton

Description: for architectural services, elevator installation and basement buildout to support the construction of a new black box theater.

Newton Cultural Alliance
Greater Boston
2024
Capital
Spotlights on the historic Nathaniel Allen House at dusk

Grant: $162,000

Location: Newton

Description: For improvements to parking areas, signage, and landscaping at the Nathaniel Allen House.

Newton Historical Society
Greater Boston
2009
Capital
Exterior of Durant-Kenrick House

Grant: $218,800

Location: Newton

Description: for preservation and restoration of the 1732 Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds, including the addition of an educational wing with classroom/workshop space and improvements to parking, area landscaping and walkways.

Nichols House Museum
Greater Boston
2016
Feasibility

Grant: $4,400

Location: Boston

Description: to fund Phase 1 of a preservation project on its 1830s portico; to obtain plans, construction specifications and drawings.

Nichols House Museum
Greater Boston
2018
Feasibility

Grant: $7,000

Location: Boston

Description: for a system replacement plan and assessment of the existing climate control system.

Nichols House Museum
Greater Boston
2019
Capital
Nichols House Museum

Grant: $125,000

Location: Boston

Description: for heating and cooling system upgrades and exterior repairs.

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.

Norman Rockwell Museum
Western
2025
Capital
Person sitting on a bench in a gallery at the Norman Rockwell Museum

Grant: $115,000

Location: Stockbridge

Description: For repairs to the roof, windows, railings and retaining walls, and for tree removal, automatic doors, fencing, screening, carpeting, a generator, and improved heating systems.

North Andover Historical Society
Northeast
2024
Feasibility
Person at podium

Grant: $20,000

Location: North Andover

Description: For exhibit design of a history gallery at the Stevens Center.

North Bennet Street School
Greater Boston
2012
Capital
North Street Location Exterior

Grant: $250,000

Location: Boston

Description: for site acquisition of 152 - 174 North Street, Boston, for consolidation into a single facility designed to meet the current and future programmatic needs of the school and its public programs.

North Bennet Street School
Greater Boston
2013
Capital
Construction on North Street Facility

Grant: $250,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the construction of an addition to the organization's new home on Boston's Greenway in order to expand public programming and provide public exhibition space for contemporary craft and visual arts work.

North Bennet Street School
Greater Boston
2018
Capital
North Bennet Street School

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: to support roof replacements, and exterior masonry and repairs for the North and South buildings.

North End Music and Performing Arts Center
Greater Boston
2021
Capital
Front façade of historic brick building

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 River Arts Society
Southeast
2012
Capital

Grant: $18,481

Location: Marshfield

Description: for the installation of a new roof, hardwood floor repair and safety upgrades.

North Shore Arts Association of Gloucester
Northeast
2021
Capital
Inside the gallery at the North Shore Arts Association of Gloucester

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.

Northampton Academy of Music
Western
2024
Feasibility
Seating view of theater

Grant: $6,000

Location: Northampton

Description: To hire a theatrical consultant and a structural engineer to prepare designs and BID documents for a code compliant fire curtain.

Northampton Community Arts Trust
Western
2014
Capital

Grant: $140,000

Location: Northampton

Description: for Phase 1 of its renovation of 33 Hawley St. Phase 1 will include installing wall and roof insulation, an HVAC upgrade, classroom, office space, bathroom, and rehearsal room renovations; window replacement; and construction of a catering kitchen and th

Northampton Community Arts Trust
Western
2016
Capital
Exterior rendering of the building at 33 Hawley Street

Grant: $300,000

Location: Northampton

Description: to complete its Phase 2 renovation of 33 Hawley Street in downtown Northampton, including build-out of performance space, workspaces, an art gallery, and lobby/mezzanine.

Northampton Community Arts Trust
Western
2018
Capital

Grant: $100,000

Location: Northampton

Description: for exterior site work including sidewalk and parking renovations, and landscaping to create small gathering spaces and an outdoor event space.

Northampton Community Arts Trust
Western
2018
Systems

Grant: $7,000

Location: Northampton

Description: for a 20-year capital needs assessment of the building and its mechanical systems.

Northampton Community Arts Trust
Western
2020
Capital
Exterior with tenant signage at 33 Hawley Street in Northampton

Grant: $100,000

Location: Northampton

Description: for the first phase of a buildout of a multi-arts theatrical space to address occupancy and public use necessities including HVAC, walls, subfloor, electrical and acoustic features.

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.

Northampton Community Arts Trust
Western
2025
Capital
People gathered in the lobby under blue lighting at the Northampton Community Arts Trust

Grant: $107,000

Location: Northampton

Description: For theatrical lighting and sound equipment in the Workroom Theater.

Northampton Community Music Center
Western
2011
Capital

Grant: $100,000

Location: Northampton

Description: to renovate and expand the lower level of its facility to create 3,500 additional square feet for teaching, performing, and storage.

Northampton Community Music Center
Western
2019
Systems

Grant: $7,000

Location: Northampton

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Northampton Community Music Center
Western
2023
Capital
Band rehearsing

Grant: $142,000

Location: Northampton

Description: For repairs to masonry, roof trim, porch structures, doors, windows, and the addition of a main entrance vestibule.

Northeast Document Conservation Center
Northeast
2014
Capital

Grant: $470,000

Location: Andover

Description: for acquisition of a 33,000 square foot building that was built originally as a supermarket and was converted into a research and development space in the mid-1990's.

Norwood Historical Society
Metrowest
2020
Capital
Exterior of the Fred Holland Day House

Grant: $80,000

Location: Norwood

Description: for accessibility renovations to the Fred Holland Day House, including a wheelchair ramp, doorway modifications and an ADA-compliant bathroom.

Nuestras Raices
Western
2007
Capital

Grant: $256,500

Location: Holyoke

Description: for the rebuilding of an historic barn; construction of a retail plaza, petting zoo, and cultural event area; and grounds infrastructure improvements.

Nuestras Raices
Western
2017
Capital
Performance stage

Grant: $194,000

Location: Holyoke

Description: for the rennovation and repairs to the Lechonera facility, fencing, and event stage.

Oakes Ames Memorial Hall Association
Southeast
2016
Feasibility

Grant: $20,000

Location: Easton

Description: to determine potential for expanding cultural uses, enhancing programming, and support building improvements through a market study, fundraising assessment, and architectural analysis.

Oakes Ames Memorial Hall Association
Southeast
2025
Capital
Brick and stone front façade of the historic Oakes Ames Memorial Hall

Grant: $200,000

Location: Easton

Description: To install an elevator.

Oakham Historical Museum
Central
2018
Capital
1860 Town Hearse

Grant: $10,000

Location: Oakham

Description: to construct a building which will house large artifacts significant to Oakham town history and host educational, historical presentations.

Oakham Historical Museum
Central
2018
Systems

Grant: $7,000

Location: Oakham

Description: for a 20-year capital needs assessment of the building and its mechanical systems.

Ocean Alliance
Northeast
2014
Capital

Grant: $70,000

Location: Gloucester

Description: to support plans to restore and repurpose the Tarr & Wonson Paint Factory as an oceanographic research, education, and cultural center.

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.

Ocean Side Performance Center
Southeast
2014
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Barnstable

Description: to determine the feasibility of establishing a performing arts center that would feature symphonic orchestra concerts, ballet, live theater, art exhibits, and serve as an education facility for the performing arts on Cape Cod.

Ocean Side Performance Center
Southeast
2019
Feasibility
Rendering

Grant: $30,000

Location: Barnstable

Description: for a feasibility study to create a state of the art performance, arts education and meeting space, with classroom space and a 1200-1400 seat concert hall and will possess the ability to convert to a flat floor for special events.

Old Colony Historical Society
Southeast
2017
Feasibility

Grant: $5,200

Location: Taunton

Description: to develop a a preservation plan for the museum's collection, and to assess expansion of collection and storage space.

Old North Foundation of Boston
Greater Boston
2007
Feasibility

Grant: $37,500

Location: Boston

Description: for phase two of a master planning process to assess existing building and new construction opportunities.

Old North Foundation of Boston
Greater Boston
2012
Capital
Old North Church Steeple

Grant: $137,500

Location: Boston

Description: for masonry repair and maintenance work to brick walls, stairways and historic structures and to repaint the Old North Church steeple.

Old North Foundation of Boston
Greater Boston
2015
Feasibility

Grant: $35,000

Location: Boston

Description: to study the interior painting of the church to the colors and tradition of the early 18th century.

Old North Foundation of Boston
Greater Boston
2018
Capital
Old North Church

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: to restore and stabilize masonry in the Old North Church's 300 year old crypt, and bring the space into ADA compliance.

Old North Illuminated
Greater Boston
2024
Systems
Front exterior of the Clough House

Grant: $9,000

Location: Boston

Description: For a 20 year capital needs assessment.

Old South Association in Boston
Greater Boston
2013
Capital
Exterior of Old South Meeting House

Grant: $60,378

Location: Boston

Description: to develop and implement significant improvements in energy conservation, improve the lighting and upgrade to a digital sound system for programs and performances in Old South Meeting House.

Old South Association in Boston
Greater Boston
2016
Capital
Interior of the Old South Meeting House

Grant: $95,000

Location: Boston

Description: to restore and paint the interior ceiling of the 1729 Old South Meeting House.

Old South Association in Boston
Greater Boston
2018
Capital
Old South Meeting House

Grant: $177,000

Location: Boston

Description: to insulate the roof and install an ice melt system for improved energy efficiency and to prevent ice dams.

Old Sturbridge Village
Central
2023
Capital
Cooking demonstration by historical interpreters

Grant: $31,000

Location: Sturbridge

Description: For exterior and interior finishes of the Bixby House.

Old Sturbridge Village
Central
2009
Capital
Law Office

Grant: $135,000

Location: Sturbridge

Description: to address maintenance of several buildings throughout the Village, including roof repairs, structural repairs, siding, painting, and prep work.

Old Sturbridge Village
Central
2011
Capital
Old Sturbridge Village

Grant: $250,000

Location: Sturbridge

Description: to address the maintenance needs of various buildings and structures, including roof replacement, carpentry repairs, interior and exterior painting, and HVAC upgrades.

Old Sturbridge Village
Central
2014
Capital

Grant: $60,000

Location: Sturbridge

Description: to support its agenda to address a range of capital projects and maintenance needs among historic and non-historic buildings on the campus, including systems upgrades, landscaping, lighting upgrades, and roof repairs.

Old Sturbridge Village
Central
2017
Capital
Old Sturbridge Village 8th century Law Office

Grant: $125,000

Location: Sturbridge

Description: for exhibit space renovations in the Visitor Center and upgrades to the Collection Storage Facility.

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.

On Stage
Northeast
2019
Capital
Performance

Grant: $22,000

Location: Newburyport

Description: for the replacement of electrical and plumbing systems.

On Stage Theatrical Productions
Southeast
2021
Capital
Performance

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.

On Stage Theatrical Productions
Southeast
2023
Capital
Children in musical theater production

Grant: $12,000

Location: Fall River

Description: For new flooring, lighting, and to add a blue light germicidal filter to the HVAC system.

OrigiNation Cultural Arts Center
Greater Boston
2023
Capital
Dancers in studio

Grant: $15,000

Location: Boston

Description: For renovations to the interior and exterior facade and entrance of the studio.

Orleans Historical Society
Southeast
2019
Capital
Orleans Historical Society

Grant: $200,000

Location: Orleans

Description: for the renovation and expansion of the 1834 Meetinghouse and the 1929 Hurd Chapel. The project will provide needed exhibit space, ADA compliance, archival storage & revenue generation.

Orleans Historical Society
Southeast
2023
Feasibility
Historic 1900 photo of the original boathouse

Grant: $35,000

Location: Orleans

Description: To support planning to build a replica of the Life Saving Station that will house the famous CG36500 Motor Lifeboat.

Osterville Free Library
Southeast
2025
Systems
Exterior view of the Osterville Free Library building

Grant: $8,000

Location: Barnstable

Description: For a 20 year capital needs assessment.

Otis Historical Commission
Western
2023
Capital
Front façade of St Paul's Church

Grant: $200,000

Location: Otis

Description: For the renovation and repurposing of the historic St Paul’s church to become the Otis Cultural Center.

Otis House
Greater Boston
2007
Feasibility

Grant: $26,300

Location: Boston

Description: for an In-depth feasibility study for heating and cooling system improvements to the Otis House Museum and two connected 19th century townhouses.

Pakachoag Music School of Greater Worcester
Central
2017
Feasibility

Grant: $5,200

Location: Worcester

Description: for a feasibility study to determine plans to purchase a new facility.

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