Massachusetts Art Grants & Culture Grants: 

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to California, Maine, Massachusetts, and Ohio nonprofits for programs that will benefit residents in eligible communities. Preliminary applications are due April 10. Funding will be awarded to programs in the ar... GrantWatch ID#: 180098

Grants starting at $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual artists, nonprofit organizations, art production platforms, festivals, and cultural institutions for projects in the contemporary arts. LOIs are due May 5. The Fund supports pr... GrantWatch ID#: 179287

Awards of $200 to USA high school students (in grades nine through twelve) who have demonstrated excellence in writing poetry, fiction, and/or literary nonfiction works. The funding source will also acknowledge excellence in poetry writing with awa... GrantWatch ID#: 181066

Grants ranging from $200 to $500 to Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in Westborough and Grafton for programs that address local community needs. Previous grants have funded leadership camp for young men, a summer concert, first responders' equi... GrantWatch ID#: 181287

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA libraries, educational institutions, hospitals, and clinics in eligible states for innovative projects. Funding is intended for initiatives in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mas... GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of programs and projects that aim to promote the welfare of the public. The funding source responds to requests that are deemed most appropriate to promote education, the arts... GrantWatch ID#: 180745

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for innovative projects that foster intercultural understanding and dialogue. This program invites applications from organizations around the world that seek to gro... GrantWatch ID#: 181411

Grants ranging from $300 to $15,000 to USA Indian tribes, Native Hawaiian organizations, and museums to transfer items of cultural significance and human remains to Native individuals and organizations. The purpose of this program is to return contr... GrantWatch ID#: 164780

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, tribes, and First Nations to build the capacity of communities impacted by mining. The purpose of this program is to ensure that mining activities do not negatively impact the cultura... GrantWatch ID#: 178266

Grants ranging from $400 to $4,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in the six New England states to present performing artists from outside of the organization's State. Funding provides for artists’ fees, including... GrantWatch ID#: 178978

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts nonprofits and individuals for programs and equipment that enhance music education and appreciation opportunities for students in the North Adams Public School District. Teachers, administrators, students, par... GrantWatch ID#: 179706

Grants to USA individual artists and writers to carry out projects that will increase the public’s appreciation and understanding of the Antarctic region. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program officer prior to applying. In additional to... GrantWatch ID#: 180942

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs for the digitization and interpretation of cultural heritage materials. Applicants are advised to confirm the required registrations by May 4 a... GrantWatch ID#: 181009

Grants to USA, Canada, and International colleges and universities for performances of music works by Kurt Weill and Marc Blitzstein. Funding is provided to support general production expenses for stage works, and to cover musical expenses in regard... GrantWatch ID#: 181056

Grants averaging $7,000 to USA nonprofit organizations working to protect natural resources, strengthen communities and the food system, and enhance public health. Applications are invited from both small and mid-sized organizations for either speci... GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to USA small- to medium-sized nonprofit theaters to support specific, extraordinary production expenses for ambitious new plays that would otherwise make them unlikely to be produced. Examples of specific costs... GrantWatch ID#: 181524

Grants of $5,000 to New England individual film and video documentary artists for support with projects in the preliminary stages of development. Applicants are strongly advised to review the eligibility requirements and contact the funding source p... GrantWatch ID#: 177588

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for quality programs in the areas of affordable housing, arts, the environment, and community revitalization. Funding is intended to improve residents' overall health, educational attainment, ... GrantWatch ID#: 181432

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, and IHEs to analyze and interpret humanities resources in digital formats aimed at broad public audiences. Application drafts will be accepted for review through April 2... GrantWatch ID#: 181580

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for research projects involving the preservation and access of humanities resources and collections. Draft applications will be accepted through April 27. Registration is required ... GrantWatch ID#: 153585

Grants of up to $40,000 per year to USA and territories government agencies that are responsible for their state’s archives for projects that promote the access to and interpretation of historical records. There is an optional proposal draft deadl... GrantWatch ID#: 180193

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts museums, historical societies, and other history-related organizations to inventory historical documents and resources. LOIs are due September 18. Eligible requests include, but are not limited to, the catalog... GrantWatch ID#: 180783

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Native American tribes and groups to promote access to the nation’s historical records. Application drafts may be submitted through April 7. Applicants are encouraged to contact... GrantWatch ID#: 180922

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit institutions to promote the understanding, appreciation, and recognition of historic American art. Programs or projects typically involve and presentation or exploration of new research about Am... GrantWatch ID#: 171512

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $7,500 to New Hampshire and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for programs and projects focusing on supporting youth at risk, protecting wildlife, and/or showcasing the arts. Please note that nonprofits submitting ... GrantWatch ID#: 178111

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants starting at $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and schools in eligible regions for community enhancement projects. Eligible projects are those that focus on arts and culture, the environment, educat... GrantWatch ID#: 178218

Fellowships of up to $1,430 per month to USA, Canada, and International Jewish college graduates to teach English in Israel. Fellows will work at a school for 10 months and participate in educational and cultural programs. This program is intended f... GrantWatch ID#: 180172

Grants to USA Hispanic-serving institutions of higher education to enhance humanities curricula, including disciplines such as philosophy, history, religion, the integration of the arts, and literature. Drafts will be accepted for review through May... GrantWatch ID#: 144094

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $35,000 to USA nonprofits to strengthen and protect Native American cultures, to support underserved communities, to preserve environmental resources, and for media projects that focus on current critical issues. Fundin... GrantWatch ID#: 176851

Grants to Massachusetts nonprofits for projects that will benefit local communities within the state. Funding will be awarded to programs in the areas of social welfare, historic preservation, visual arts, medicine (human and animal), and land conse... GrantWatch ID#: 178387

Matching grants to USA nonprofits and K-12 schools to equip music programs with stringed instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. Funding is intended to give children nationwi... GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 to Massachusetts teachers, administrators, students, and community members to enhance education in Adams and Cheshire public schools. The purpose of this program is to promote achievement both academically and in t... GrantWatch ID#: 181129

Grants of up to $500 to USA and Territories K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations for the enrichment of existing music education programs. Priority will be given for the purchase of tickets for students to attend live classical music performances... GrantWatch ID#: 181365

Awards to USA, Canada, and US Virgin Islands middle schools and secondary schools to recognize outstanding literary magazines published in the previous academic year. The intention of this program is to promote the quality of school literary magazin... GrantWatch ID#: 157412

In-kind grants valued at $4,000 to USA and territories nonprofit and government museums to evaluate their operations and prepare for the future. This program can assist museums with the following types of assessments: collections stewardship assessm... GrantWatch ID#: 163856

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 and one significantly larger grant to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that address water-related issues. Smaller grants are intended for STEAM projects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math) ... GrantWatch ID#: 171781

Grants to USA, Ontario, Puerto Rico, and International nonprofit organizations to positively impact communities where the funding source has a business presence. Eligible USA communities are located in California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Marylan... GrantWatch ID#: 180321

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $25,000, and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states to positively impact the funding source’s communities. Applications are accepted from organizations working in the following are... GrantWatch ID#: 181533

Grants generally ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 to Lowell, Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address a wide range of community needs. Activities may include social services, community development activities, cultural programs, community heal... GrantWatch ID#: 151311

Grants starting at $50,000 to Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Florida, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations for projects, operating and capital support that will benefit underserved communities. An LOI is due by July 17, 2017. Focus areas inclu... GrantWatch ID#: 181397

Grants averaging $2,500 and product donations to USA nonprofits for programs that provide music education in schools and local communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry by July 31, 2017. Funding is intended to improve access to mus... GrantWatch ID#: 178253

Prize to a USA, Canada, or International individual to support an innovative idea that will catalyze positive global change. The prize winner will receive a large budget and technical support in order to launch their idea. Nominations will be consid... GrantWatch ID#: 180556

Grants ranging from $100 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for programs that provide music education to children and youth throughout the nation. Particular interest is given to organizations that take innovative approaches, oper... GrantWatch ID#: 181377

Grants to Providence, Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts nonprofit organizations to address community needs through educational programs serving people of all ages, as programs in human welfare, arts and culture, and civic affairs. Applican... GrantWatch ID#: 177664

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for workshops that provide coaching and support for amateur musicians playing chamber music. Funding is available to reduce registration fees for participants, to subsidize coaches’ salaries, ... GrantWatch ID#: 180316

Grants ranging from $10,000 to $50,000 to Florida, Georgia, Colorado, and Massachusetts nonprofits in eligible regions for programs in the areas of the environment; education; arts and culture; and health and human services, especially those that ta... GrantWatch ID#: 174466

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for state, regional, and national events involving Japanese-language education. Applicants must notify the funding source of their intent to apply. Examples of eligib... GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Awards of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers of Latin, Greek, or classics for excellence in teaching. Nominations will be evaluated on student involvement in the classics program, innovation in classroom activities, and the teacher's professional ... GrantWatch ID#: 181424

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit educational institutions to purchase materials in support of Japanese-language programs. Applicants must notify the funding source of their intent to apply. Funding is intended to be used for teaching material... GrantWatch ID#: 152885

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of education, Judaism, scientific research and development, community outreach, environmental concerns, small business development, and public broadcasting support. Proposals are judged... GrantWatch ID#: 180251