379 Massachusetts Grants for Arts and Culture

379 Arts and Culture Grants for Massachusetts

Discover grants supporting arts and cultural initiatives, including those for artists, performing arts, music, dance, visual arts, theatre, written works, and film. Funding is available for accessible arts and cultural activities, museum programs, arts education, and career advancement in the arts.

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Grants to USA and Canada Emerging Native Artists to Support the Creation of Indigenous Art

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Canada Native and indigenous artists in the early stages of their career to support the creation of indigenous art. Funding is intended to assist artists in the completion of a visual, traditional, multi-disciplinary, or media ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 222242
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects that Benefit Residents in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and capital projects that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education, healthcare, arts and culture, youth and amateur athletics, conservation ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199957
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits in Eligible Counties to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for organizational capacity-building activities. Eligible organizations are those that provide direct services to residents in underserved regions. Priority areas include health care, education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 199960
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Grants to Massachusetts Residents and Community Groups for Neighborhood Summer Activities

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of up to $750 to Massachusetts residents and community groups in eligible locations to host neighborhood activities during the summer. Applicants must request city permits at least 30 days prior to the proposed activity. Eligible expenses include but are no...

GrantWatch ID#: 214707
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Grants to Massachusetts Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit the community in eligible regions. Funding areas of interest include youth development, health and wellbeing, economic opportunity, basic needs, and arts and creativity. Suppo...

GrantWatch ID#: 169966
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create a New Public Work of Art

Deadline: 06/24/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists and artist teams to create a new public work of art. The public art opportunity consists of four artwork panels at four positions along the south side of a fieldhouse and library. Each panel measures 12.8 metr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229628
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Provide Teacher Humanities Workshops

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to provide week-long culture and history workshops for educators and humanities professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to...

GrantWatch ID#: 153587
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop and Produce Media Programs

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and tribal entities to develop and produce humanities-related media projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 178021
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Grants to Massachusetts Residents, Artists, Neighborhood Groups, and Youth in Eligible Areas t...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Massachusetts residents, artists, neighborhood groups, and youth in eligible areas to support local arts and culture activities. Funding is intended to support activities that are small in scale and led by residents and artists. Programs ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227309

Grants to USA and Japan Nonprofits for Projects to Jointly Address Issues Facing Both Countries

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for initiatives to jointly address issues facing both countries and the world. Funding is intended to support scientific, educational, literary, and charitable projects that increase understanding and enhance the rel...

GrantWatch ID#: 162189

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or Institution for a Program for Foreign Students

Deadline: 06/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or academic or cultural institution to develop and implement a leadership program for foreign students. Applicants are advised that the required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 213458

Grants to USA Craft, Folk, and Traditional Artists for Materials and Supplies for New Work

Deadline: 06/26/26 Conference Date: 06/25/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA craft, folk, and traditional artists in eligible states to support materials and supplies that further their ability to pursue their careers. Funding is intended to assist craftspeople and artists in the creation of object-based work....

GrantWatch ID#: 216155

Grants to USA Theaters to Promote Performances for Schools

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA touring groups and theaters for schools to attend plays and productions. Funding is intended to introduce children and youth, ages 7 to 16, to the arts. Preference is given to funding that benefits underserved children. Grants can be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 226715

Award to a USA Individual or Organization Recognizing Efforts to Protect First Amendment Rights

Deadline: 06/29/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was establ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156084

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE to Administer a Teacher Exchange Program

Deadline: 06/29/26

Cooperative Agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or institution of higher education to administer a teacher exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The selected organization will be responsible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208463

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States and Markets for Programs to Benefit the Local Comm...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219645

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Historic Preservation Activities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Maine, Connecticut, Vermont, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island nonprofit organizations for historic preservation initiatives and projects. Funding is intended for organizations whose main mission is heritage preservation, which includes acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 173480

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide th...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Award to a USA Writer for Their Contribution to Public Awareness of Advances in Medical Science

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA writer to recognize their contribution to public understanding and awareness of advances in medical science. Eligible writers must have published or broadcast an original body of work within the past five years. Work appearing in digital m...

GrantWatch ID#: 196459

Grants to USA Organizations for Amateur Radio Programs and Initiatives

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA organizations for amateur radio programs and initiatives. Preference will be given to proposals that are sustainable and expandable. Projects that include youth are encouraged, as well as projects with the support of the local communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200819

Fellowship to a USA Individual Researcher for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowship of $24,000 to a USA PhD candidate, researcher, and post-doctoral scholar to conduct humanities research projects at an institution in New York City. Research projects may fall into the academic fields of the humanities and history. Applicants involved i...

GrantWatch ID#: 200907

In-Kind Donations of Drinkware to USA Nonprofits Supporting Community Benefit Activities in El...

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of high-quality drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations for use at events or as rewards. Requests are welcome from organizations that support sports and movement, the arts and music, environment and climate initiatives, outdoor recreation, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 202026

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribes, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Preservation Projects Related to Amer...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA IHEs, tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for preservation projects addressing sites and structures that commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

GrantWatch ID#: 202253

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Interior Design Professional for Career Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for career and professional development in the area of interior design. Funding is intended to help the grantee expand their skills through academic or independent study. Eligible applicants are interio...

GrantWatch ID#: 209162

Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, Agencies, and Charities for Projects to Ben...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $50,000 to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is f...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519

Grants to Massachusetts Groups and Individuals for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts groups and individuals for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for innovative programs within the focus areas of community services, the arts, and promoting healthy, non-violent teen relationships. Preference wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 212198

Fellowships to USA Native Emerging Filmmakers to Produce New Films about Native Culture and Ex...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214753

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Libraries to Encourage Latino Storytelling and Literacy

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $500 to USA and Puerto Rico libraries and community organizations for programs to encourage Latino storytelling and literacy. Funding can be used for publicity, refreshments, materials, and to hire a storyteller for the family literacy program. The libra...

GrantWatch ID#: 215473

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Amateur Artists to Enter a Competition for Scie...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International amateur artists to enter a competition for science fiction and fantasy illustrations. The purpose of the contest is to provide fledgling artists with professional feedback and to expose their artwork to a larger audie...

GrantWatch ID#: 219783

Grant to a USA Nonprofit for a Scholarly Project Fostering Appreciation of the Arts

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization for a scholarly project fostering appreciation of the arts. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Examples of eligible projects include museum exhibitions, online databases, publications, and conservation projects. Projects s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221119

Opportunity for USA Individuals to Join a Residency Program for Composers

Deadline: 06/30/26

Opportunity for USA individuals to join a residency program for composers. The program is intended to support aspiring composers in the television, film, and video game industries. The program awards a cash prize as well as mentorship opportunities. Applicants mus...

GrantWatch ID#: 221302

Grant to International Women Photographers for Documentary Photography Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International women photographers to support documentary photography projects. Funding is intended for new or ongoing visual journalism projects and may be used for reporting expenses, creative fees, and production costs relat...

GrantWatch ID#: 221629

In-Kind Donations of Drinkware to USA Nonprofits to be Used as Incentives and for Community En...

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of drinkware to USA nonprofit organizations to be used as incentives and for community engagement. Applicant organizations must be focused on the environment, sports, music and arts, outdoor recreation, or a reduction in the use of single-use pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 225479

In-Kind Donations of Instruments to USA Schools and Nonprofits for Music Instruction

Deadline: 06/30/26

In-kind donations of equipment and instruments to USA public schools and nonprofit organizations to enhance music instruction. Donations are intended to support instructional music programs that teach individuals to actively create music. Participants may be any a...

GrantWatch ID#: 228451

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire nonprofit organizations to support activities that have a community impact in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the focus areas of economic development, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178822

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Address Worldwide Injust...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, LGBTQIA2S+ support,...

GrantWatch ID#: 203431

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar for an Exceptional Essay About the Nineteenth...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar in recognition of an exceptional essay related to the nineteenth century. Articles may be in any discipline and may have been published in print or online. Essays that are interdisciplinary in nature are esp...

GrantWatch ID#: 204033

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career Scholar to Honor Outstanding Writing in ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award to a USA, Canada, or International early-career scholar in recognition of an outstanding essay on a topic related to nineteenth-century studies. Eligible articles may be in any discipline and must have been written while the applicant was pursuing a doctoral...

GrantWatch ID#: 204034

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Gun Control Programs and to Pennsylvania and New York for Visual ...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs addressing gun control and civic engagement and to Pennsylvania and New York nonprofits in eligible regions for programs to promote the visual arts. Applicants are advised that required registration may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 220364

Opportunity for USA Individuals to Join an Interdisciplinary Cohort in the Polar Regions

Deadline: 07/01/26

Opportunity for USA researchers, educators, writers, and artists to participate in an interdisciplinary cohort in the Polar regions. Participants will receive funding for travel expenses and room and board, and will also receive mentorship and professional develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 222244

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual or Organization for Outstanding Oral Histo...

Deadline: 07/01/26

Award of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize outstanding achievements in using oral history to promote social justice causes. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to use oral history to create a more just a...

GrantWatch ID#: 227253

Grants to USA Nonprofit IHEs to Host Research Faculty from Japan-Based IHEs

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit IHEs and consortia of IHEs to host faculty members from Japan-based IHEs. Qualifying visiting professors have a doctorate in the humanities, social sciences, or related field and conduct research studies on topics directly...

GrantWatch ID#: 229915

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Pursue Artistic Culinary Expressi...

Deadline: 07/05/26

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International individuals, collaborators, and collectives to explore their passion for artistic culinary expression. The residency takes place in two installments: a ten-day program in the winter and a culminating public program dur...

GrantWatch ID#: 222300

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Climate Change Campaigns

Deadline: 07/06/26 Conference Date: 06/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals to prepare and present campaigns addressing climate change. Funding is intended for directors, producers, and creatives to publicize climate concerns that predominantly affect underrepresented communities. Proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 207093

Opportunity for Artists and Scholars to Participate in a Creative Project Residency

Deadline: 07/06/26

Opportunity for USA individuals, including artists, scholars, researchers, and scientists, to participate in a residency program and engage in creative projects. Residents are provided with 24-hour access to studios and other facilities. The PMRCAA program provide...

GrantWatch ID#: 214896

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit for an Arts Exchange Program

Deadline: 07/06/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization for an arts and technology exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs at the intersection of technology and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229181

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribal Entities for Historic Properties Projects

Deadline: 07/07/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, state historic preservation offices, Tribes, and Tribal organizations to designate historic sites that are associated with underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete required ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172862

Grants to USA Native Artistic Performers to Support Productions

Deadline: 07/08/26

Grants of $30,000 to USA Native artists and Native-led arts organizations and collectives to support their productions. Mid-career artists may apply. Funding is intended for individuals who are actively involved in the creation of a live production. Examples of pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216348

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Arts Activities and Events

Deadline: 07/09/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal entities for arts initiatives and events. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible disciplines include visual and me...

GrantWatch ID#: 189889