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If you have already applied to one or more programs - thank you!<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">We have indicated if the grant is for individuals and/or organizations. Depending on the program "organizations" may include cultural organizations, non-profits, schools, cities/towns, unincorporated groups or collaboratives, for-profits, etc. Visit the program guidelines for detailed eligibility information and to apply.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><a href="https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com/linktracker/link,RQ9aJkF@NSNYMUlcFRY3FlI4PAoHQwQuH2tUVENAZl5d,BX1vLkRFewNRC20nQRUbEyZVAiwzWClrH2RcU0Q~,WGxZK1saEjkwA2AbNBIlK1NYJBBxQjYVH2JVVQ" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><strong><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">Festivals &amp; Projects</span></strong></a></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>OPENS: March 28, 2024 / DEADLINE: May 23, 2024</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>Who can apply: Organizations</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">Grants of $2,500 for organizations to fund public activities that incorporate the arts, humanities, or sciences.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><a href="https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com/linktracker/link,RQ9aJkF@NSNYMUlcFRY3FlI4PAoHQwQuH2tUVENAZl5d,BX1vLkRFewNRC20nQRUbEyZVAiwzWClrH2RcU0Q~,ellRGlheIhhaMRICPFFbPRAqID08ExcgH2JUVw" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><strong><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">Operating Grants for Organizations</span></strong></a></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>OPENS: March 14, 2024 / DEADLINE: June 13, 2024</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>Who can apply: Organizations</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">NEW in FY24! Unrestricted general operating grants for Massachusetts-based, nonprofit cultural organizations with year-round operations offering public programming in the arts, humanities, or sciences. Grant amounts range from $6,000 to $60,000.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>Other Opportunities</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">The following programs are not grant programs, there is no funding involved.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><a 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class=""><strong>Who can apply: Organizations</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">If your organization is led by and serves Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), Latinx, Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, and all other ethnicities of color — complete this self-identification form in advance of completing your grant application and help ensure that our BIPOC constituents are being more equitably served.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><a 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Organizations</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">Arts, humanities, and science organizations participating in this voluntary program offer free or steeply discounted admission to EBT, WIC, and ConnectorCare cardholders.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><strong>Additional Agency Offerings</strong></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, 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New round-ups are published weekly.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><a href="https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com/linktracker/link,RQ9aJkF@NSNYMUlcFRY3FlI4PAoHQwQuH2tUVENAZl5d,BX1vLkRFewNRC20nQRUbEyZVAiwzWClrH2RcU0Q~,V3hdCU9aOxlYPWAkA04TIiJYPCwxQHM2H2JUWQ" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><strong><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">Opportunities &amp; Resources for Organizations</span></strong></a></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">A monthly round-up of grants, technical assistance resources, and opportunities for creative and cultural organizations.<br></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class=""><a href="https://massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com/linktracker/link,RQ9aJkF@NSNYMUlcFRY3FlI4PAoHQwQuH2tUVENAZl5d,BX1vLkRFewNRC20nQRUbEyZVAiwzWClrH2RcU0Q~,ZWp1C1NNe2gxI244REMPATRSJikoZgkgH2JUWA" rel="nofollow" style="color:#0b449c !important;"><strong><span style="font-size:inherit;font-weight:inherit;line-height:inherit;margin:0;text-decoration:underline;">HireCulture.org</span></strong></a></p><p style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;line-height:1.284;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;" class="">A free, online listing of creative employment opportunities in Massachusetts that includes administrative, production, volunteer and intern opportunities.</p><p class="" style="color:inherit;font-size:.9375em;line-height:1.618em;margin:0 0 1.25em 0;font-weight:normal;margin-bottom:0;font-family:'DejaVu Sans Condensed', 'Liberation Sans', 'Nimbus Sans L', 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"><br><strong>Thank you for all that you to do to harness and amplify the power of culture in Massachusetts.</strong> Mass Cultural Council is proud to partner with you in this effort. 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