Applicant pool for Cultural Sector Recovery Grants shows increased reach
Today Governor Baker released a budget for FY21 that proposes an investment of $16.3M for the arts, humanities, and sciences through the Mass Cultural Council, representing a 9.455% funding reduction from FY20.
To date, in FY22 LCCs have awarded 6,472 grants to everything from murals to lectures, festivals, and performances.
We have a unique opportunity to increase state support for culture and ensure Mass Cultural Council continues its work in partnership with communities across the Commonwealth. Sen. Ed Kennedy of Lowell, Co-Chair of the Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts, and Cultural Development, has filed amendments to the Senate Ways and Means budget for the coming fiscal year that would accomplish two key goals...
Prescribing arts & culture experiences helps address social isolation amongst people with chronic illness - and reduces healthcare costs
Working closely with our Executive Director, this new team will work - internally and externally - to advance the Agency's equity, access, and inclusion goals.
Mass Cultural Council is working to invest financial, programmatic, and informational resources equitably
Under this plan we will work to advance the creative and cultural sector to other sectors
New operating support grant program to launch next month
Governor Baker now has 10 days to review and act on the budget.
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Legislators are starting the process of determining how to invest these federal funds.
385 grants of $5,000 each made to artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners
$475K from the National Endowment for the Art's CARES Act allocation will be awarded to 74 CYD programs statewide.
We are all grappling with the unprecedented and rapidly changing challenges presented by COVID-19. Here are some steps Mass Cultural Council is taking.
For Mass Cultural Council to receive a level funding recommendation during a global pandemic that has financially devastated the economy – including our cultural sector – is truly significant.
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A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations
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