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Organization Region Year Grant Type
51 Walden
Metrowest
2013
Capital

Grant: $15,000

Location: Concord

Description: for the replacement of four deteriorated wooden sets of egress steps and landings with new code-compliant egresses.

51 Walden
Metrowest
2016
Feasibility

Grant: $8,000

Location: Concord

Description: to study and design a cooling plan, and install air conditioning and ventilation systems.

51 Walden
Metrowest
2019
Capital
51 Walden

Grant: $40,000

Location: Concord

Description: to support restroom renovations.

51 Walden
Metrowest
2021
Capital
Orchestra rehearsing

Grant: $130,000

Location: Concord

Description: to install a mechanical fresh air ventilation system and air conditioning.

826 Boston
Greater Boston
2020
Feasibility
The tutoring center at 826 Boston

Grant: $7,500

Location: Boston

Description: to explore the renovation of its retail storefront space at the Egleston Square flagship location in order to create a visitor center and interactive museum.

Academy Playhouse
Southeast
2009
Systems

Grant: $5,000

Location: Orleans

Description: for Systems Replacement.

Academy Playhouse
Southeast
2014
Feasibility

Grant: $22,000

Location: Orleans

Description: to determine whether to entirely, partially, or minimally renovate its current facility, or to build a new structure in downtown Orleans.

Agassiz Baldwin Community: A Cambridge Corporation
Greater Boston
2009
Capital
20 Sacramento St. Photo courtesy C. Sullivan

Grant: $400,000

Location: Cambridge

Description: for the construction the Maud Morgan Visual Arts Center. The project will transform a dilapidated carriage house behind ABC's main building into exhibition and reception space, as well as four visual art studios for students and practicing artists.

Albert F. and Dorothy H. Egan Foundation
Southeast
2024
Capital
Overhead view of people in row seating at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum

Grant: $42,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: For an updated heating and cooling system at the Shipwreck and Lifesaving Museum.

Alden Kindred of America
Southeast
2020
Feasibility
Alden House and Admin Offices barn building

Grant: $30,000

Location: Duxbury

Description: for a feasibility study to construct the Alden Center for Living History, including a topographic survey, and structural, septic, wetlands, zoning, and storm water management plans.

Alden Kindred of America
Southeast
2023
Capital
Front exterior of the Alden House

Grant: $200,000

Location: Duxbury

Description: To support the construction of a 2,300 square foot Center for Living History.

All Newton Music School
Greater Boston
2013
Capital
Exterior of All Newton Music School

Grant: $180,498

Location: Newton

Description: for a fire suppression system, an ADA compliant restroom and a one story vertical platform lift.

Amazing Things Arts Center
Metrowest
2009
Capital

Grant: $218,000

Location: Framingham

Description: for the second phase of a project to restore and adapt a firehouse in downtown Framingham into a music, theater, art, and family events center.

American Antiquarian Society
Central
2009
Capital
Exterior of American Antiquarian Society

Grant: $293,000

Location: Worcester

Description: to renovate and reconfigure the Regent Street residence that is currently used as administrative offices to provide housing for visiting fellows. As part of the project, a historic porch that was previously removed will be replaced, restoring the characte

American Antiquarian Society
Central
2009
Systems

Grant: $6,000

Location: Worcester

Description: for a Systems Replacement Plan, which consists of a capital assessment and 20-year replacement schedule based on the estimated usable life expectancy and the approximate replacement cost of building systems; also an energy efficiency and green building as

American Antiquarian Society
Central
2013
Capital
Exterior of American Antiquarian Society

Grant: $116,000

Location: Worcester

Description: to renovate its book and paper conservation lab, including upgrading equipment and expanding the existing space.

American Antiquarian Society
Central
2017
Capital
Exterior of Antiquarian Hall in Worcester

Grant: $225,000

Location: Worcester

Description: for an expansion of the historic Antiquarian Hall to create a new conservation lab, public engagement space, and universal access upgrades.

American Antiquarian Society
Central
2018
Capital
New conservation lab at the Antiquarian Hall

Grant: $200,000

Location: Worcester

Description: for the expansion and renovation of Antiquarian Hall and a historic in-house library, and the installation of new electrical, plumbing and HVAC systems.

American Antiquarian Society
Central
2022
Capital
Reading Room at Antiquarian Hall

Grant: $200,000

Location: Worcester

Description: to repair and restore masonry and windows at Antiquarian Hall.

American Congregational Association
Greater Boston
2013
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Boston

Description: for planning to create a dynamic public exhibit on the New England Puritans and their legacy.

American Congregational Association
Greater Boston
2019
Capital
Congregational Library & Archives

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: to renovate lobby, office, archival, and educational space, to improve external signage, and for accessible restroom upgrades in the Congregational Library & Archives.

American Congregational Association
Greater Boston
2024
Capital
Reading Room at the Congregational Library & Archives

Grant: $60,000

Location: Boston

Description: For a new HVAC system.

American Heritage Museum
Central
2023
Capital
Military history exhibit

Grant: $200,000

Location: Hudson

Description: To support the renovation and reconfiguration of an exhibit area in the Vietnam War Gallery of the American Heritage Museum to accommodate a new exhibit focused on Prisoners of War (POWs).

American International College
Western
2009
Systems

Grant: $5,000

Location: Springfield

Description: for Systems Replacement.

American Repertory Theater
Greater Boston
2009
Capital
Interior of Loeb Drama Center

Grant: $169,000

Location: Cambridge

Description: for the purchase of a new ticketing system and the reconfiguration of existing box office space, and for upgrades of lighting and projection equipment at the Loeb Drama Center.

American Repertory Theater
Greater Boston
2015
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Cambridge

Description: for a study of the A.R.T.'s needs and philanthropic potential in advance of a comprehensive capital campaign, to (1) improve and update facilities, (2) establish endowed funds to support programming, and (3) increase annual contributed revenue.

American Textile History Museum
Northeast
2007
Feasibility

Grant: $37,500

Location: Lowell

Description: for marketing planning associated with a major renovation and expansion of the museum's core exhibition area.

Ames Free Library of Easton
Southeast
2017
Capital
Queset House

Grant: $125,000

Location: Easton

Description: to renovate and restore the roofing and mortar-wood erosion of the Queset House building.

Amesbury Carriage Alliance
Northeast
2013
Feasibility

Grant: $20,000

Location: Amesbury

Description: to create a feasibility study to evaluate the development of the Amesbury Carriage Alliance building to house the Amesbury Carriage Museum, City of Amesbury Visitors Center, and Amesbury Chamber of Commerce offices

Amesbury Carriage Museum
Northeast
2020
Capital
People gathered at a fair outside of Amesbury Carriage Museum

Grant: $120,000

Location: Amesbury

Description: to develop a new cultural venue in the City's upper millyard, the Industrial History Center at Mill 2, to offer programs, exhibits, and events to the public.

Amherst Cinema Arts Center
Western
2007
Capital

Grant: $675,000

Location: Amherst

Description: to assist Amherst Cinema in the acquisition of the complex of theaters.

Amherst Cinema Arts Center
Western
2012
Capital

Grant: $75,000

Location: Amherst

Description: for fixtures for the purchase of new digital cinema projection systems.

Amherst Cinema Arts Center
Western
2016
Capital
Exterior of Amherst Cinema Arts Center

Grant: $74,000

Location: Amherst

Description: to install solar panels on the facility's roof to generate electricity and solar renewable energy credits, reducing electric utility costs.

Amherst Cinema Arts Center
Western
2020
Capital
Theatre seating at Amherst Cinema Arts Center

Grant: $90,000

Location: Amherst

Description: for renovations to the lobby areas for improved accessibility and to replace seating in four theaters.

Amherst Community Television
Western
2021
Capital
Technology room at Amherst Community Television

Grant: $152,226

Location: Amherst

Description: to build a new high-tech state-of-the-art facility on Main and Gray St. The new facility will enable AM to expand programming, serve as a community hub and increase visibility.

Andover Historical Society
Northeast
2020
Capital
Outside facade of 1818 Amos House at the Andover Historical Society

Grant: $30,000

Location: Andover

Description: for the roof replacement for the 1818 Amos Blanchard House and Barn.

Apollinaire Theatre Company
Greater Boston
2009
Capital

Grant: $270,000

Location: Chelsea

Description: for construction of a new performing arts center, housing a 100-seat theater, lobby/gallery, class and rehearsal studios, and support spaces.

Apollinaire Theatre Company
Greater Boston
2021
Capital
Front building façade of Chelsea Theatre Works

Grant: $100,000

Location: Chelsea

Description: for extensive renovations to Chelsea Theatre Works, a performing arts space, and to bring the century old building up to code.

Apple Tree Arts
Central
2011
Capital
Exterior of Grafton Town House

Grant: $250,000

Location: Grafton

Description: to restore the historic Grafton Town House's second and third floors, which will serve as the organization's base of operations and provide a venue for community performances.

Apple Tree Arts
Central
2017
Capital
Front Exterior of Grafton Town House

Grant: $219,000

Location: Grafton

Description: for the purchase of major audio equipment and integrated sound and light systems, stage curtains, mechanical shade and curtain treatments for the Grafton Town House's performance hall.

Aquinnah Cultural Center
Southeast
2018
Capital

Grant: $64,000

Location: Aquinnah

Description: for the restoration of the Vanderhoop Homestead, which serves as a community center and museum dedicated to the Aquinnah Wompanoag cultural heritage.

Aquinnah Cultural Center
Southeast
2018
Systems

Grant: $7,000

Location: Aquinnah

Description: for a 20-year capital needs assessment of the building and its mechanical systems.

Architectural Heritage Foundation
Greater Boston
2014
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Boston

Description: to plan the adaptive re-use of Worcester Memorial Auditorium as a shared cultural facility for several cultural institutions.

Architectural Heritage Foundation
Greater Boston
2016
Capital
Exterior of Old City Hall

Grant: $100,000

Location: Boston

Description: for capital improvements and interpretation of the Old City Hall's courtyard.

Arlington Center for the Arts
Greater Boston
2017
Capital
Arlington Center for the Arts new facility

Grant: $187,000

Location: Arlington

Description: to make exterior repairs and build a performance stage in a historic facility that will become its new home.

Armenian Museum of America
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Art & Culture Eternity Exhibition

Grant: $90,000

Location: Watertown

Description: to update the heating system and for a new Indoor Air Quality filtration system for COVID.

Armenian Museum of America
Greater Boston
2024
Capital
People seated at a panel discussion event at the Armenian Museum of America

Grant: $146,000

Location: Watertown

Description: For a roof replacement.

Arms Library Association
Western
2016
Capital
Exterior of the Pratt Memorial Library building

Grant: $266,000

Location: Shelburne

Description: to secure the building's exterior through masonry, foundation, and window improvements; replace energy systems; restore historic murals; and re-vision interior displays and a community room programming space.

Arrow Street Arts
Greater Boston
2024
Capital
Street view of exterior of Arrow Street Arts building

Grant: $200,000

Location: Cambridge

Description: To renovate black box space and create a new street-facing studio for productions, rehearsals, and events at 2 Arrow Street in Cambridge.

Artisan’s Asylum
Greater Boston
2021
Capital
Rendering of exterior of new space

Grant: $200,000

Location: Somerville

Description: to design and build out 52,500 SF of studio, workshop and gathering space in partnership with Harvard and Berkeley Investments.

Artisan’s Asylum
Greater Boston
2023
Capital
Tables and chairs in an open floorplan at Artisan's Asylum's new 52

Grant: $108,000

Location: Boston

Description: For the final fit-out of their new 52,500 sf maker campus.

Artists Association of Nantucket
Southeast
2015
Capital

Grant: $480,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: for the renovation of the Visual Arts Center, featuring educational studios, exhibition space, studio apartment, administrative offices, and art storage.

Artists Association of Nantucket
Southeast
2018
Capital

Grant: $24,000

Location: Nantucket

Description: to replace the chair lift in the Cecelia Joyce and Seward Johnson Gallery.

Artists for Humanity
Greater Boston
2023
Capital
Artists for Humanity's expanded event and gallery space

Grant: $52,000

Location: Boston

Description: For the construction of a conference room, two Zoom collaboration rooms, and a wall partition separating the Photography and 3D studios.

Artists for Humanity
Greater Boston
2023
Systems
Artists for Humanity's expanded event and gallery space

Grant: $13,500

Location: Boston

Description: For a 20 year capital needs assessment.

Artists for Humanity
Greater Boston
2009
Feasibility

Grant: $38,000

Location: Boston

Description: for a feasibility study related to the EpiCenter, a youth arts facility.

Artists for Humanity
Greater Boston
2019
Capital
Artists for Humanity

Grant: $160,000

Location: Boston

Description: to support and expansion and acoustical improvements to AFH’s Maker Studios and Liberty Mutual Career Center.

Artists for Humanity
Greater Boston
2014
Capital

Grant: $380,000

Location: Boston

Description: to expand its facility to create a studio, gallery, retail store, café, and increase capacity to double youth engagement and employment in art and design.

Artists for Humanity
Greater Boston
2017
Capital
Artists for Humanity crowded studio space

Grant: $225,000

Location: Boston

Description: to expand its current building to include a makers studio, an art gallery, retail store and extended event space.

Artists for Humanity
Greater Boston
2018
Capital
Artists for Humanity's EpiCenter

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: to construct expanded maker studio and event space in the Artists for Humanity EpiCenter.

Arts and Business Council of Greater Boston
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Aerial view of Western Ave Studios

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: to purchase Western Avenue Studios & Lofts in Lowell, MA to permanently preserve the facility as an artist studio and housing complex.

Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston
Greater Boston
2019
Capital
Creative Hub Worcester

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the adaptive reuse of a former Boys Club in Worcester to become a multi-use arts center that will house classrooms, studios, a makerspace, and rehearsal, exhibition, performance and event rental spaces.

Arts Collaborative Medford
Greater Boston
2023
Capital
First floor interior space of Arts Collaborative Medford

Grant: $94,000

Location: Medford

Description: For renovations to an existing space to create a new community arts center.

ArtsBoston
Greater Boston
2007
Capital
Faneuil Hall BosTix booth

Grant: $180,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the first major renovation of ArtsBoston's Faneuil Hall BosTix booth. The project will involve updating the exterior of the booth, reconfiguring the interior to improve workflow, and adding external signage and lighting.

ArtsBoston
Greater Boston
2013
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Boston

Description: for a facilities renovation and capital campaign plan to increase the capacity of ArtsBoston's Copley Square booth.

ArtsBoston
Greater Boston
2023
Feasibility
Person walking in front of Arts/Boston's ticket booth at Faneuil Hall

Grant: $20,000

Location: Boston

Description: For a feasibility study to re-envision two ticket booths at Copley Square Park and Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

Artspace
Metrowest
2020
Systems

Grant: $7,000

Location: Maynard

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Artspace
Metrowest
2022
Capital
Hallway Gallery at Artspace

Grant: $150,000

Location: Maynard

Description: for repairs and improvements to a 1916 former school building.

Artspace Community Arts Center
Western
2023
Feasibility
Second floor community room at Artspace Community Art Center

Grant: $14,000

Location: Greenfield

Description: For market research and architectural planning to create a new ceramics studio.

ArtsWorcester
Central
2018
Capital
Printer?s Building in Worcester

Grant: $150,000

Location: Worcester

Description: to renovate gallery space in the historic Printer's Building that has become ArtsWorcester's new home.

Ashfield Community Hall
Western
2022
Feasibility
Young person at piano

Grant: $6,000

Location: Ashfield

Description: for a feasibility study to address accessibility needs in the Community Hall.

Association to Preserve Cape Cod
Southeast
2019
Feasibility
Cape Cod Environmental Stewardship Center

Grant: $25,000

Location: Dennis

Description: to transform a historic property in Dennis Village into a state-of-the-art environmental education and advocacy center for expanded education and volunteer programs.

Attleboro Arts Museum
Southeast
2007
Capital

Grant: $39,000

Location: Attleboro

Description: to assist with improvements to the Emory Street entrance and the reconstruction of the rear walkway to update the museum's exterior.

Available Potential Enterprises, Ltd.
Western
2007
Feasibility

Grant: $18,750

Location: Northampton

Description: for a feasibility study around developing an existing building into an arts center.

Available Potential Enterprises, Ltd.
Western
2009
Feasibility

Grant: $15,000

Location: Northampton

Description: for a capital fundraising feasibility study as the second phase of its project to develop an arts center in downtown Northampton.

Azorean Maritime Heritage Society
Southeast
2022
Capital
Sailboats at sea

Grant: $200,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: to construct a maritime cultural facility with a boat workshop, classroom and meeting space to become the organization's headquarters.

Ballet Theatre of Boston
Greater Boston
2007
Capital
Exterior View of the Sanctuary Theatre

Grant: $291,900

Location: Cambridge

Description: for a series of facility improvements designed to make the building ADA compliant and enhance personal and property safety.

Ballet Theatre of Boston
Greater Boston
2014
Capital

Grant: $130,000

Location: Cambridge

Description: to install permanent stage lighting, expand dressing rooms and reception areas, and repair windows.

Ballet Theatre of Boston
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Stage before a performance

Grant: $70,000

Location: Cambridge

Description: for the installation of six energy recovery ventilators furnished with MERV 13 Filtration.

Barbara and Eric Rudd Art Foundation
Western
2022
Capital
Berkshire Art Museum

Grant: $100,000

Location: North Adams

Description: for facade and exterior protection and stabilization, and accessibility, environmental, and security system upgrades for the Berkshire Art Museum.

Barnstable Historical Society
Southeast
2016
Systems

Grant: $7,000

Location: Barnstable

Description: for systems replacement plan.

Barrington Stage Company
Western
2024
Capital
View of stage from seating at Barrington Stage Company

Grant: $112,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: For updated theatrical lighting and audio equipment for the St. Germain Stage at the Sydelle and Lee Blatt Performing Arts Center.

Barrington Stage Company
Western
2007
Capital

Grant: $390,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: for the renovation of the once-empty Union Street Theatre into a state-of-the-art performance facility, which includes improvements to the mezannine, dressing rooms and lobby.

Barrington Stage Company
Western
2014
Capital

Grant: $180,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: for accessibility upgrades; installation of a fire suppression and HVAC system; seating capacity expansion; and roof replacement.

Barrington Stage Company
Western
2016
Capital
Exterior of the Union Street Theatre

Grant: $123,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: to reconfigure BSC's stage, audience, and public spaces to add 20-25 seats and make accessibility improvements.

Barrington Stage Company
Western
2020
Capital

Grant: $170,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: for the renovation of a new space for production and storage to improve productivity and working conditions for production staff.

Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns
Western
2012
Feasibility

Grant: $15,000

Location: Becket

Description: for a market analysis and operations plan to inform expanded programming and architectural design plans.

Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns
Western
2016
Capital
Exterior of the Becket Arts Center

Grant: $23,000

Location: Becket

Description: to install an elevator lift to make the second floor programming space accessible.

Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns
Western
2022
Capital
Front view of Becket Arts Center of the Hilltowns

Grant: $40,000

Location: Becket

Description: to add heating and cooling and electric system upgrades to the Becket Art Center's home in the historic Seminary Hall.

Belleville Arts Foundation
Northeast
2024
Feasibility
Musicians performing on stage before a packed audience at the Belleville Arts Foundation

Grant: $35,000

Location: Newburyport

Description: To transform the Belleville Meetinghouse into a community arts center.

Berklee College of Music
Greater Boston
2007
Capital
Cafe 939 @ Berklee

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: to support the transformation of a former architect's studio in Boston's Back Bay into Café 939, which includes a coffehouse and performance venue.

Berklee College of Music
Greater Boston
2012
Capital
Interior of Berklee Performance Center

Grant: $175,000

Location: Boston

Description: for a bathroom expansion to increase the number of bathroom facilities from six to twenty in the 1,215-seat venue.

Berklee College of Music
Greater Boston
2020
Feasibility
Berklee Performance Center at Berklee College of Music

Grant: $30,000

Location: Boston

Description: to support planning for acoustical approvements to the Berklee Performance Center, and structural and aesthetic alterations.

Berkshire Athenaeum
Western
2007
Capital

Grant: $84,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: to enhance HVAC systems and security measures, and other renovations.

Berkshire Botanical Garden
Western
2023
Capital
Construction of the Education Barn at the Berkshire Garden Center

Grant: $200,000

Location: Stockbridge

Description: To expand youth programming, horticultural propagation and indoor display space, and to restore a 2.5 acre native plant meadow.

Berkshire Carousel
Western
2009
Feasibility

Grant: $16,875

Location: Pittsfield

Description: to refine the strategic plan for building a classical hand-carved wooden carousel and facility in Pittsfield.

Berkshire Carousel
Western
2013
Capital

Grant: $250,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: to provide a facility to house a classical wooden carousel in Lanesborough.

Berkshire Environmental Action Team
Western
2022
Capital
Outside of the Berkshire Environmental Action Team building

Grant: $200,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: for the purchase a former community church to become BEAT's new Environmental Leadership & Education Center, and for an energy retrofit, making the building fully accessible, and restoring the adjacent stream bank and property with native plantings.

Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative
Western
2020
Feasibility
Aerial view of the Elayne Bernstein Theatre on the Shakespeare and Company Campus

Grant: $30,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: for a feasibility study to create a new film production and education center called Kemble Street Studios on the Shakespeare and Company campus.

Berkshire Film and Media Collaborative
Western
2023
Feasibility
Rendering of a greenscreen studio space

Grant: $25,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: To create BFMC+ Studios, a mixed studio, lab, and classroom environment dedicated to filmmaking education in the Berkshires.

Berkshire Music School
Western
2022
Feasibility
Berkshire Music School building

Grant: $25,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: to study feasibility for accessibility, increasing program space, and repairing the campus's 150-year-old physical plant.

Berkshire Pulse
Western
2017
Capital
Ballet Class in Studio B

Grant: $84,000

Location: Great Barrington

Description: for accessibility improvements including converting the existing freight elevator into an ADA compliant lift.

Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
Western
2018
Systems

Grant: $7,000

Location: Lenox

Description: for a 20-year capital needs assessment of the building and its mechanical systems.

Berkshire Scenic Railway Museum
Western
2020
Capital
Front exterior of Adams Station

Grant: $40,000

Location: Lenox

Description: for the renovation of Adams Station to create a gift shop, office space and historic displays of local rail artifacts.

Berkshire Theatre Festival
Western
2007
Capital

Grant: $160,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: for the renovation, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades to the Main Campus facilities and grounds. The project will address safety and maintenance issues and improve the flow of the campus.

Berkshire Theatre Festival
Western
2014
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: to investigate feasibility of converting an empty 12,500 square foot warehouse into the Berkshire Theatre Children's Performing Arts Center.

Berkshire Theatre Festival
Western
2015
Capital

Grant: $360,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: to convert a B&B into long-term housing for up to 50 seasonal staff members on Pittsfield campus, and renovate Stockbridge admin offices for the same purpose (15 seasonal staff members).

Berkshire Theatre Festival
Western
2020
Capital
The Colonial Theatre

Grant: $50,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: for the renovation of a warehouse to create storage space for scenery, props, costumes, and other production assets.

Berkshire Theatre Group
Western
2024
Capital
Historical photo of the façade of the Berkshire Playhouse

Grant: $153,000

Location: Pittsfield

Description: For the installation of solar panels on the Colonial Theatre and warehouse roof.

Beyond Walls
Northeast
2021
Capital
Mural

Grant: $50,000

Location: Lynn

Description: to convert an old GE machine shop into a vibrant cultural facility in downtown Lynn.

Black History in Action for Cambridgeport
Greater Boston
2021
Capital
Front exterior of historic African Orthodox Cathedral

Grant: $110,000

Location: Cambridge

Description: to restore the exterior and improve accessibility of an 1886 African Orthodox Cathedral. Work includes insulation, re-shingling, installation of an accessible ramp, and restoration of the original side entrance and windows.

Black History in Action for Cambridgeport
Greater Boston
2023
Capital
Outside the historic Garvey Church

Grant: $82,000

Location: Cambridge

Description: For new stairs, an ADA-compliant ramp, guardrails, newel posts, joists, stair masonry, and brick-paved walking surface for the historic Garvey Church.

Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor
Central
2018
Capital
Construction of Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor exhibit hall

Grant: $100,000

Location: Douglas

Description: to create exhibit space celebrating the industrial heritage of the Blackstone Valley region at the new Blackstone Heritage Corridor Visitor's Center under construction in Worcester.

Blandford Historical Society
Western
2020
Capital
Front exterior of the White Church

Grant: $95,000

Location: Blandford

Description: for the restoration and renovation of the windows and steeple of the iconic White Church building (town's logo) for the structure's 200th anniversary.

Blandford Historical Society
Western
2020
Systems

Grant: $7,000

Location: Blandford

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Blandford Historical Society
Western
2022
Capital
Museum at the Blandford Historical Society

Grant: $35,000

Location: Blandford

Description: to replace exterior windows, upgrade fire safety systems, and consolidate the building's two small gender-separate lavatories into one ADA compliant facility.

Boch Center
Greater Boston
2023
Capital
Street view of marquees

Grant: $190,000

Location: Boston

Description: For new energy efficient, LED video-screen marquees on the Wang and Shubert Theatres.

Bolton Conservation Trust
Southeast
2017
Capital
Bolton Conservation Trust

Grant: $96,000

Location: New Bedford

Description: for the construction of an Outdoor Performance Pavilion within the new Bolton Town Common.

Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity
Western
2022
Capital
Performance at Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity

Grant: $162,000

Location: Northampton

Description: to acquire and renovate the 150-year-old Florence Congregational Church to create the Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity; a performing arts venue, spiritual center and community resource.

Bombyx Center for Arts & Equity
Western
2022
Systems
Performance at Bombyx Center for Arts and Equity

Grant: $7,000

Location: Northampton

Description: for a systems replacement plan.

Boston Athenaeum
Greater Boston
2015
Capital
Boston Athenaeum

Grant: $45,000

Location: Boston

Description: to renovate flooring and replace outdated and overcrowded shelving in the storage area of the Boston Athenaeum's Prints & Photographs Department with new compact shelving units.

Boston Athenaeum
Greater Boston
2024
Capital
Rows of book shelves at The  Boston Athenaeum

Grant: $145,000

Location: Boston

Description: To support renovations for the expansion into 14 Beacon Street.

Boston Ballet
Greater Boston
2007
Capital

Grant: $90,000

Location: Boston

Description: to support the installation of a digital heating and cooling system and other deferred maintenance projects.

Boston Ballet
Greater Boston
2011
Capital
Boston Ballet studio

Grant: $45,000

Location: Boston

Description: to repair the 12,500 square-foot roof and to address additional weatherization issues.

Boston Ballet
Greater Boston
2015
Capital
Boston Ballet

Grant: $65,000

Location: Boston

Description: to replace boilers in its 19 Clarendon Street office and studio facility. The current two-boiler system, discontinued by its manufacturer, will be replaced with a high-efficiency three-boiler system.

Boston Ballet
Greater Boston
2017
Capital
Boston Ballet new studio space

Grant: $100,000

Location: Boston

Description: to renovate a new site in the school's Metrowest campus. The renovations will include additions to studio space, parking, and inclusive/accessible design.

Boston Ballet
Greater Boston
2021
Capital
Boston Ballet students wearing masks in the dance studio

Grant: $40,000

Location: Boston

Description: for upgraded air quality and technical infrastructure to combat COVID-19 spread and enable rehearsals and classes to resume.

Boston Center for the Arts
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Event in the Cyclorama

Grant: $180,000

Location: Boston

Description: for a new HVAC system to improve air filtration and quality.

Boston Center for the Arts
Greater Boston
2007
Capital
Exterior of the BCA Plaza

Grant: $400,000

Location: Boston

Description: for the replacement of heating and HVAC systems and the redesign of the organization's historic outdoor plaza.

Boston Center for the Arts
Greater Boston
2009
Capital
BCA Roofline

Grant: $386,000

Location: Boston

Description: for repairs to the Cyclorama and Tremont Estates Building, including electrical system updates, stairway and elevator upgrades, roof repair, and updates to the sprinkler system.

Boston Center for the Arts
Greater Boston
2012
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Boston

Description: for engineers and architects to determine the structural integrity of the Artist Studios Building and the adjoining Plaza for future upgrades and improvements.

Boston Center for the Arts
Greater Boston
2016
Capital
Interior of the Cyclorama

Grant: $60,000

Location: Boston

Description: to upgrade the Cyclorama's wiring, plywood walls, and aging theatre lighting and sound infrastructure.

Boston Center for the Arts
Greater Boston
2018
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Boston

Description: to plan for extensive renovations to the Cyclorama space for rentals.

Boston Children’s Chorus
Greater Boston
2016
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Boston

Description: to plan for a move to and renovation of a new home in Dorchester's Upham Corner

Boston Children’s Chorus
Greater Boston
2022
Capital
Rehearsal space

Grant: $120,000

Location: Boston

Description: for a new HVAC system and life safety equipment.

Boston Children’s Museum
Greater Boston
2024
Capital
Front view of the Children's Museum of Boston

Grant: $125,000

Location: Boston

Description: For new flooring.

Boston Children’s Museum
Greater Boston
2007
Capital
Boston Children's Museum side view

Grant: $675,000

Location: Boston

Description: to help in the construction of a 23,000-sq.-ft. addition, the creation of a Waterfront Park, and the renovation of the existing facility, which includes the incorporation of sustainable design.

Boston Children’s Museum
Greater Boston
2011
Capital

Grant: $250,000

Location: Boston

Description: to support various capital improvements, including the installation of additional security measures, the replacement of flooring on the first level, and the repair of the building's east and north facades.

Boston Children’s Museum
Greater Boston
2013
Capital
Exterior of Boston Children's Museum

Grant: $65,000

Location: Boston

Description: for renovation work, including reflooring a pre-school science exhibit and refurbishing bathrooms.

Boston Children’s Museum
Greater Boston
2014
Capital

Grant: $220,000

Location: Boston

Description: to repoint and repair the east facing wall of its 140 year-old facility.

Boston Children’s Museum
Greater Boston
2017
Capital
Waterfront Side Fa‡ade

Grant: $164,000

Location: Boston

Description: for repairs in the exhibition hall including waterproof and electrical updates, lighting, plumbing and flooring.

Boston Children’s Museum
Greater Boston
2021
Capital
Exhibit at the Boston Children's Museum

Grant: $160,000

Location: Boston

Description: to repair the exhibition hall which includes: general conditions; demolition; flooring; electrical updates; lighting; architectural woodwork and framing; painting; HVAC; Fire; and architectural design, stamping, bidding and construction.

Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center
Greater Boston
2017
Capital
Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center

Grant: $225,000

Location: Boston

Description: to build the "One Chinatown Arts Center (1CAC)," that will serve as a community arts education and performance facility.

Boston City Lights Foundation
Greater Boston
2021
Capital
Dancers in the studio at Boston City Lights

Grant: $70,000

Location: Boston

Description: to renovate and repair dance flooring, skylights, and acoustics as well as upgrade ADA bathrooms, a recording studio, and add new DJ stations in order to expand programming and uses of the current Center and school.

Boston Lyric Opera Company
Greater Boston
2023
Feasibility
Pavilion pace at Midway Studios to become the home of the Boston Lyric Opera Company

Grant: $35,000

Location: Boston

Description: For the planning and design of an expansion into Midway Studios, which will serve BLO’s artistic and administrative needs.

Boston Lyric Opera Company
Greater Boston
2016
Feasibility

Grant: $30,000

Location: Boston

Description: to conduct a comprehensive study for a new performance facility and permanent home.

Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture
Greater Boston
2007
Feasibility

Grant: $37,500

Location: Boston

Description: for planning and feasibility studies for the Strand Theatre.

Boston Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture
Greater Boston
2009
Capital
Strand Theatre marquee

Grant: $234,000

Location: Boston

Description: for renovations to the Strand Theatre including installation of an internal communication system, video monitoring system, and refurbishment of restrooms. This project was informed by a CFF-funded feasibility study.

Boston Neighborhood Network TV
Greater Boston
2007
Capital
Exterior of the Boston Neighborhood Network Television headquarters

Grant: $518,400

Location: Boston

Description: for the historic preservation and adaptive reuse of the former Egleston Square MBTA power station into a cultural center.

Boston Symphony Orchestra
Greater Boston
2021
Capital
Musicians rehearsing at Boston Symphony Hall

Grant: $200,000

Location: Boston

Description: for facility improvements to Symphony Hall and Tanglewood to improve indoor air quality.

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