Creative Projects for Schools

Grants of $5,000 for school-based projects that foster creative learning experiences in the arts, sciences, and humanities for K-12 students

YouthReach

Multi-year grants to Creative Youth Development programs that integrate substantive out-of-school arts, humanities, and science opportunities into a collaborative community response to the needs of youth.

Local Cultural Council Program

Project grants to individuals and organizations for the benefit of local communities

Creative Experiences

Grants to organizations (including schools) to fund festivals, projects, residencies, and other cultural activities in the arts, humanities, and sciences.

Youth Arts Impact Network

Mass Cultural Council is partnering with EdVestors to extend the offer of services, expertise, and resources of the Youth Arts Impact Network to organizations across the Commonwealth.

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Poetry Out Loud

A national recitation contest for high school students celebrating the spoken word and mastery of public speaking skills. Presented by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation, in partnership with Mass Cultural Council and Huntington Theatre Company.

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CreativeGround

New England Foundation for the Art’s free, online cultural directory, CreativeGround, connects you with creative New England. Search, create a profile, and connect today.

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Useful Links

A standing list of links showcasing some of the funding, services, and resources available to support the dynamic work of creative and cultural organizations

Boston Youth Arts Evaluation Project

Boston Youth Arts Evaluation Project's framework and tools to measure the three main outcome areas which are characteristic of arts-based youth development programs.