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Agency Dates

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.

Power of Culture blog

Senate Budget Committee Advances Record Support for Arts & Culture

SWM matches Governor and House $27.35M Recommendations for Mass Cultural Council

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Programs At-a-Glance

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – May 26

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

When Cost is No Longer a Barrier

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Card to Culture’s 600+ Organizations Provided 3 Million Free or Steeply Discounted Admissions

Cultural Facilities Fund Delivers $8.7M for Capital Improvements

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97 grants awarded to organizations across the state

The power of culture

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

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

Connecting Creatives & Entrepreneurs with Business Resources

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State and local offerings available for those looking to start, grow, relocate and/or sustain their creative business

Arts and Culture Improve Health and Equity

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Cultural participation can be part of a stronger cross-sectoral approach to whole-person health

Tribal Cultural Council Program Celebrates 2nd Year of Grantmaking

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Funded projects support Tribal cultural priorities, grounded in their sovereignty and right to self-determination

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