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Mass Cultural Council Local Cultural Council (LCC) Program Grants
- Who Can Apply: Applicants must reside or be located in Massachusetts; individuals (including sole proprietors), unincorporated groups, nonprofits, government entities and religious organizations may apply, subject to each LCC's local guidelines.
- The Focus: Project grants for arts, humanities, and science programs that provide public benefit in a Massachusetts community.
- The Funding: Grants vary by council; average awards $500–$750, councils encouraged to award at least $250 per approved application; most are reimbursement-based.
- Key Requirements: Register and complete the online application in Mass Cultural Council's grants management system by the deadline; review the LCC's Council Profile and attach any locally required supplemental materials (such as a support letter). Paper applications are not accepted.
DeadlineThursday, October 15, 2026
AwardGrants vary by council; average grants tend to be modest ($500–$750), and Mass Cultural Council strongly encourages LCCs to award no less than $250 to each approved application.
Duration18-month project eligibility window
Program datesJuly 1, 2026 – December 31, 2027
LocationMA
ParticipationRemote
Disciplinesvisual arts, performing arts, media arts, folk arts, design, literary arts, interdisciplinary arts, humanities, sciences
Application notesMost LCC grants are reimbursement-based; some LCCs provide direct grants. Applicants may apply to more than one LCC but must complete and submit a separate application for each; some LCCs may restrict multiple applications. Paper applications are not accepted. LCC funding priorities and any additional requirements are posted on Council Profiles by noon on September 1, 2026.
Contactcommunities@mass.gov
Mass Cultural Council
Organization based in Boston