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Announcing 464 Grants for Creative Individuals

February 26, 2026 Leave a Comment

A painting that overlays faces and bodies of Asian women from historical and contemporary contexts on an abstracted background that resembles a shelf of milk cartons.

Mass Cultural Council believes that when creativity thrives, so does the Commonwealth. We are honored to announce 464 grants of $5,000 each - a total of $2,320,000 - supporting artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Grants for Creative Individuals. See a list of this year's grant recipients. The program awards unrestricted … [Read more...]

Grants for Creative Individuals Info Session Recording

September 29, 2025 Leave a Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2akKziPp3s Mass Cultural Council staff presented an Information Session about the Grants for Creative Individuals on September 18, 2025. The info session shared general details about the FY26 Grants for Creative Individuals program guidelines, key dates, and staff answered specific questions from attendees. Watch a video recording of the … [Read more...]

Grants for Creative Individuals: Apply by Oct 28

September 16, 2025 Leave a Comment

Serene photorealistic painting of an art studio lined with shadows.

Mass Cultural Council believes that creativity is crucial to a thriving society. We are proud to announce that we are now accepting applications to the Grants for Creative Individuals, a program to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth's diverse communities. The program offers unrestricted, $5,000 grants to artists, culture bearers, and creative … [Read more...]

Announcing 447 Grants to Creative Individuals

February 27, 2025 Leave a Comment

Mass Cultural Council believes that when creativity thrives, so does the Commonwealth. We are honored to announce 447 grants of $5,000 each to artists, culture bearers, and creative practitioners as part of the Fiscal Year 2025 Grants for Creative Individuals. See a list of this year's grant recipients. The program awards unrestricted grants to individuals in all … [Read more...]

Recording Available: Grants for Creative Individuals Info Session

October 4, 2024 Leave a Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXgpwKkCV90 Mass Cultural Council staff presented an Information Session about the Grants for Creative Individuals on October 2, 2024. The info session shared general details about the FY25 Grants for Creative Individuals program guidelines, key dates, and staff answered specific questions from attendees. Watch a video recording of the … [Read more...]

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