The Mass Cultural Council advances the Commonwealth’s creative and cultural sector by celebrating traditions and talents, championing its collective needs, and equitably investing public resources.
The grant program, specifically named the Festivals & Projects, offers one-year grants valued at $2,500. These grants are designated to support publicly-available cultural activities scheduled to take place between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2023. The overarching goal of this grant program is to expand access to various cultural experiences across the arts, humanities, and sciences, thus supporting a diverse range of activities. This includes everything from craft, performance, and interdisciplinary arts to humanities subjects like history and philosophy, as well as science-related activities explained in a way that underscores their relevance to everyday life. Ultimately, the grants aim not only to enhance cultural offerings but also to solidify the ongoing viability of such festivals and projects amidst and beyond the COVID-19 recovery phase.