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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Artists, culture bearers, or creative practitioners active in any artistic/creative discipline who reside in Massachusetts. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Grants for Creative Individuals (Massachusetts) 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.
Grants for Creative Individuals is sponsored by Mass Cultural Council. Unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth's diverse communities. This includes individuals in all creative fields, such as visual artists, literary artists, theater artists, performers, film/media artists, music artists, designers, traditional artists, drag artists, and cross-disciplinary artists.
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