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Massachusetts Arts Grants

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The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust Grants
$7,500
The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 5, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont for various charitable activities, including capital projects and youth campership programs.

Education
Nonprofits
Creative Projects for Schools in Massachusetts
$5,000
Mass Cultural Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $5,000 to Massachusetts K-12 schools and organizations for creative projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities that engage students and promote equity and accessibility.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Melrose Cultural Council Grant Program
Contact for amount
Melrose Cultural Council (MCC)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 2, 2026

This grant provides funding for arts and cultural projects that foster community engagement and inclusivity in Melrose, particularly those that highlight the experiences of historically underrepresented groups.

Arts
Individuals
Boosting Business Blocks Grant
$7,000
City of Cambridge Community Development Department (CDD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides reimbursement-based financial support to collaborative groups of businesses in Cambridge, aimed at enhancing the vibrancy and economic vitality of local commercial districts through community-focused projects.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Local Cultural Council Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Mass Cultural Council (MCC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in Massachusetts to support community-based cultural projects that enhance access to the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.

Arts
Individuals
The Ogden Codman Trust Grant
Contact for amount
The Ogden Codman Trust
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2023

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Lincoln, Massachusetts, for projects that improve community services, cultural activities, and educational assistance for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Special Projects Grants
$5,000
Essex County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides funding for innovative artistic projects that promote cultural engagement and community well-being in Essex County, Massachusetts.

Arts
Individuals
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation Monthly and Quarterly Grants
$10,000
Martha’s Vineyard Bank Charitable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations located on Martha’s Vineyard and in Falmouth, Massachusetts, focusing on areas such as education, health services, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Charles H. Hall Foundation Grant
$20,000
Charles H. Hall Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Western Massachusetts that focus on improving education, healthcare, human services, and the arts for underserved communities, with a special emphasis on preventing cruelty to children and animals.

Education
Nonprofits
ALAANA Artist Grant
$5,000
Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support to ALAANA artists in Essex County, Massachusetts, to develop and present new or ongoing creative projects that reflect their cultural heritage and engage the community.

Arts
Individuals
Tribal Cultural Council Program
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Mass Cultural Council (MCC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Sep 1, 2026

This program provides funding to Tribal Governments and organizations in Massachusetts for a variety of cultural projects and initiatives that benefit their communities.

Arts
Individuals
McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund
Contact for amount
McCarthy Family Foundation Charity Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in northeastern Massachusetts that focus on education, health, food, housing, and shelter, with an emphasis on community impact and youth development.

Health
Nonprofits
Robert F. Schumann Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Robert F. Schumann Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 28, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to 501(c)(3) organizations in the Northeast and East Coast regions of the U.S. for projects focused on environmental sustainability, education, and cultural initiatives that enhance community well-being, particularly those related to bird habitats and open space preservation.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Preservation Act Funding
Contact for amount
Town of Lexington (Community Preservation Committee)
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 30, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to the Town of Lexington for projects that enhance open space, preserve historic resources, develop recreational areas, and create affordable housing, benefiting the community and its residents.

Community Development
Exclusive - see details
The Japan Foundation New York Grant for Arts and Culture
$5,000
The Japan Foundation New York
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 12, 2024

This grant provides funding to U.S.-based non-profit organizations to support projects that promote Japanese arts and culture, particularly in areas with limited access to such events.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Boston Cultural Council Organizational Grants
$10,000
City of Boston
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The Boston Cultural Council offers grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to small and mid-sized organizations, including nonprofits, unincorporated entities, and artist collectives, that provide arts, cultural, and creative programming in Boston, with the aim of fostering a vibrant, creative, and just city.

Arts
Nonprofits
Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation announces Access to Care Grants
Contact for amount
Massachusetts Dental Society Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2024

Date Added

Aug 16, 2024

This grant provides funding for innovative projects that improve dental care access for residents in Massachusetts, prioritizing community support and measurable outcomes.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust Grant Program in Massachusetts
Contact for amount
Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2024

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Helen E. Ellis Charitable Trust offers grants to organizations that develop programs centered around arts, music, crafts, conservation, wildlife, and history preservation. The trust's mission is aligned with supporting initiatives that enrich communities through cultural, environmental, and historical engagement. The grants are intended to confer a benefit upon the citizens, particularly children and adults, in the towns of Westport and Dartmouth, and the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts. The primary target beneficiaries are children and adults residing in Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford, MA, who will participate in educational or cultural experiences. The impact goals include fostering appreciation and understanding of the arts, music, crafts, conservation, wildlife, and local history within these communities, thereby enhancing the quality of life and cultural enrichment for residents. The trust's priorities and focuses are clearly defined: programs must relate to conservation, wildlife, history of the area, and/or the promotion of music, the arts, and crafts. While open to all counties, there is a strong preference for programs that directly benefit Westport, Dartmouth, and New Bedford. Furthermore, proposals of equal merit will be prioritized if submitted by organizations located within the Town of Westport, MA, highlighting a strategic focus on local community development. Expected outcomes include increased participation in cultural and educational programs, greater awareness of local history and environmental issues, and the promotion of artistic and musical expression among the target populations. Measurable results could include attendance numbers at events, participant feedback, and the successful execution of conservation or preservation projects. The foundation's strategic priority is to support programs that align with its core thematic areas and demonstrate a direct benefit to the specified Massachusetts communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Town of Provincetown Human Services Grant Program 2026
Contact for amount
Town of Provincetown
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide essential services to Provincetown residents, particularly those with low to moderate income, in areas such as mental health, family support, housing, and services for marginalized communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Worcester Arts Council Grant Program 2025
$5,000
Worcester Arts Council (WAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 16, 2024

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support to individuals, artists, and community organizations in Worcester County to develop projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences that enhance the cultural landscape and benefit local residents.

Arts
City or township governments