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Mural in Downtown Lynn Cultural District Stay informed about Mass Cultural Council's offerings using Agency Dates, a complete list of key dates and deadlines for grant opportunities, convenings, and events. This page is updated frequently, so check back often.

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Mass Cultural Council Commits $26.2M to Grants in FY26

Agency's newly-adopted spending plan to bolster the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector

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Programs At-a-Glance

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

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Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Aug 25

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A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations

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Creative Community & Economic Development Resources Guide Launched

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Part of the Agency's advancement work to help rural municipalities support more arts & culture

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Adapting Public Buildings for Creative Uses – The 204

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A case study providing guidance for cultural organizations and municipalities considering adaptive reuse of space within their communities

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The power of culture

Culture lifts the human spirit and makes Massachusetts a better place to live, work, and prosper.

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Culture embraces everyone.

Culture enriches community.

Culture drives growth and opportunity.

Culture empowers a new creative generation.

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What culture does.

When we invest in our cultural life, we invest in our shared future.

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What we do.

We partner with artists, communities, and organizations to unleash the power of culture across Massachusetts. Find out about all of our programs.

Artists & Creatives

We foster creative expression and bring art to a wider audience.

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Youth

We expand education and put creativity at the center of youth development.

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Communities

We help cities and towns create rich cultural experiences and improve quality of life.

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Organizations

We help cultural organizations grow and engage more people in our communities.

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From the Blog

Welcome Disability Advisory Committee Members!

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This new committee will provide leadership and expertise on implementing the Agency's d/Deaf & Disability Equity Plan

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From the Blog

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Arts are the STEAM to Drive the Innovation Economy

Creativity is not a luxury or a supplement — it is the fuel that powers STEM

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From the Blog

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Testimony on How Federal Funding Cuts Will Impact MA Cultural Sector

Cultural organizations whose federal funding has been cancelled are encouraged to share their experience with Committee members in writing

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