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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 and events. This page is updated frequently, so check back often.

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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 26

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

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Transforming Spaces into Places and Residents into Stakeholders

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When housing entities embrace arts and culture strategies

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Register for Upcoming Creative Space DNA Sessions

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Be a part of our development network accelerator

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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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That’s how many jobs are linked to the arts and culture sector in Massachusetts.

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That’s the percent of the state economy the cultural sector represents.

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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

Card to Culture Shout Out – Summer 2026

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We are grateful to these 36 cultural organizations committed to a more accessible cultural sector

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Applications Available for New Cultural District Designation

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Designation offers support to municipalities looking to preserve and foster local cultural, community, and economic development

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Listening Beyond Grantmaking

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Falmouth Cultural Council is expanding its work and impact by strengthening community relationships

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