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Find similar grantsApplication opens March 3, 2026; deadline April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm ET; notification August 2026.
Creative Experiences Grants is sponsored by Mass Cultural Council. Supports activities in the arts, humanities, and sciences that invite public participation and contribute to community vitality.
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_Amy Chu, Program Officer_ The 2nd Annual Blueberry Jam was hosted by a partnership between four different farms to highlight the berry jams of Westport, MA. The festival brings the community together through music, art, and food. Photo: Courtney Rocha.
Mass Cultural Council believes that creativity plays a crucial role in engaging communities across Massachusetts. We are proud to announce the opening of FY27 Creative Experiences, one-year grants of $2,500 or $5,000 to support festivals, residencies, performances, and other cultural activities that inspire, educate, and celebrate.
As part of Mass Cultural Council’s ongoing work to build more accessible and equitable programs, we’ve updated Creative Experiences so that: * Creative businesses — including sole proprietors and single member LLCs — can apply if they have an eligible fiscal agent. * All eligible Creative Experiences projects can apply for $2,500.
Projects with a mission, values, and activities that are primarily based in the arts, humanities, and sciences are able to request $5,000. The application deadline is April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (ET). Program Guidelines and FAQs are now available.
Register for an information session on March 10, 2026. The session will be recorded and published on Mass Cultural Council’s YouTube Channel. Virtual office hours and staff support are also available.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations in Massachusetts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $2,500 or $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Creative Experiences Grants is funded by Mass Cultural Council. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Massachusetts. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Universal Participation Initiative (Innovation Fund) is sponsored by Mass Cultural Council. This initiative provides annual grants to UP Designated Organizations in Massachusetts' cultural sector to support projects that advance accessibility, inclusion, and the removal of barriers for people of all abilities. Funding is for planning, implementing, and evaluating accessible goods, services, programs, and policies.
Worcester Arts Council Fellowship Grants is sponsored by Worcester Arts Council (Administered through Mass Cultural Council and Greater Worcester Community Foundation funds). The Worcester Arts Council (WAC) offers Fellowship Grants to assist individual artists in any discipline with developing their work outside the structure of a specific project or presentation.