FY23 Grant Opportunities (July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023)
OPENS: August 8, 2022
DEADLINE: September 28, 2022
NEW in FY23! This one-time pandemic recovery program provides unrestricted grants ranging from $5,000 to $75,000 for Massachusetts cultural organizations, collectives, and businesses negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
OPENS: August 2022
DEADLINE: November 1, 2022
NEW in FY23! This one-time pandemic recovery program provides unrestricted grants of $5,000 for artists, creatives, culture bearers, and gig workers to support recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
OPENS: September 1, 2022
DEADLINE: October 19, 2022
Every community in Massachusetts is served by a Local Cultural Council (LCC), led by municipally appointed volunteers who administer an annual grant program to support local cultural projects. Grant amounts vary and applications are submitted directly to each LCC.
OPENS: September 28, 2022
DEADLINE: October 25, 2022
Residencies that bring students and teachers together with practicing artists, scientists, and scholars to create rich cultural experiences in Massachusetts K-12 classrooms. Schools, individuals, and cultural organizations are eligible to apply. Residences must last a minimum of three days. Grants range from $2,500 to $6,100.
OPENS: October 19, 2022
DEADLINE: December 8, 2022
This program, which we administer at the direction of the Legislature, provides funding to Massachusetts nonprofit and municipal performing arts centers competing with casino venues to book and host touring shows and artists.
OPENS: October 25, 2022
DEADLINE: December 15, 2022
NEW in FY23! $2,500 grants to support cultural projects, programs, or festivals that provide community and/or public benefit.
OPENS: October 13, 2022
DEADLINE: February 2, 2023
Grants to support the acquisition, design, repair, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, or construction of nonprofit cultural facilities. Nonprofit cultural organizations, municipalities, and colleges or universities that own or lease cultural facilities are eligible to apply. Grants range from $7,000 to $200,000. Managed in partnership with MassDevelopment.
