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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.

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House Ways & Means Budget Matches Governor’s Spending Proposal for Arts & Culture

The House budget includes for $26 million for Mass Cultural Council, Senate budget to be released in May

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Programs At-a-Glance

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

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Opportunities & Resources for Orgs – Apr 25

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

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New Creative Experiences Grants to Support Wide Variety of Cultural Activities

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Grants of $2,500 or $5,000 available to organizations for cultural programs taking place between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026

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2024 Cultural Asset Inventory Reveals Key Insights

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New data quantifies size, scope, economic impact - and needs - of individual generators and cultural organizations statewide

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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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$
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80

Billion

That's the economic impact of culture in our state.

80

Thousand

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

80
%

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

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What we do.

We partner with artists, communities, educators, 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

Supporting Organizations in Establishing Access Plans

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How the Agency is employing Open Door Arts' Arts & Culture Accessibility Self-Assessment

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From the Blog

Arts & Cultural Industries Grew at Twice the Rate of U.S. Economy, Adding $1.2 Trillion

In Massachusetts, the cultural sector's economic impact climbed to $29.7 billion

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From the Blog

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The Town of Franklin Launches Arts Prescriptions to Support Community Well-Being

Opioid settlement funds to fuel prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and recovery efforts

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