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Mass Cultural Council
Mass Cultural Council is asking Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners to apply for unrestricted grants to advance creative expression.
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Get matched →Grants for Creative Individuals are unrestricted grants of $5,000 to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners. The program aims to equitably advance creative expression throughout the diverse communities of Massachusetts, believing creativity has the power to transform society.
Grants will be $5,000, with no restrictions on use. Mass Cultural Council expects to award 400-500 grants total, which is approximately 10-15% of anticipated applications. Grants are awarded after a review process that considers Funding Priorities, Geographic Distribution, and input from reviewers from the Massachusetts creative/cultural community.
Read the program guidelines, FAQs, tips on applying, and a sample application. Watch a recorded information session or drop in for optional, virtual office hours. Create a user profile or login to your account in the grants management system. Complete and submit the online application.
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.
For questions or accessibility support, contact program staff. To facilitate timely requests, contact at least three weeks before any Mass Cultural Council event or grant deadline. Translation services are available upon request, taking 5 to 10 business days.