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Mass Cultural Council
Boston · US
Massachusetts's state arts agency, on St. James Avenue in Boston. Its Grants for Creative Individuals are unrestricted $5,000 grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers and creative practitioners in any discipline, music included, awarded after a review that weighs funding priorities, geographic distribution and input from reviewers in the state's creative community.
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How to reach
How much
$5,000
as stated on their own funding pages — per programme, not a combined total
What it funds
Career development
Who can apply — in their words
An artist, culture bearer, or creative practitioner active in any artistic/creative discipline. You are 18 years of age or older. You are a full-year resident of Massachusetts for calendar year 2026 continuing through June 2027.
Applying
Applications are taken in dated rounds, not year-round — the dates below are the ones they publish.
Application Opens: September 10, 2026 Info Session: September 22, 2026 Application Deadline: October 27, 2026 Awards Announced: March 2027