Following are two list of arts related grants administered by:
1. The MCC (Mass Cultural Council).
2. Other entities.
​Please refer to website links for complete information.

Grant Name	URL	Grant Purpose	Deadline	Who should Apply?
Artist fellowships	http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/fellows_guidelines.asp	Funding for individuals working in various artistic disciplines. Eligible disciplines vary year to year - Check MCC website	Early October for even years Late January for odd years	Individuals artists only
Big Yellow School Bus	http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/bigyellow_guidelines.asp	Funding for MA school field trips	Rolling deadline; reviewed on a "first-received, first-funded" basis - limit 1 grant per school per year	Schools only K-12
Cultural Facilities Fund (co-managed by Mass Cultural Council and MassDevelopment)	http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/facilities/facilities_guidelines.htm	​Three categories of grants: 1) Capital Grants: For the acquisition, design, construction, repair, renovation, rehabilitation or other capital improvements or deferred maintenance of a cultural facility 2) Feasibility & Technical Assistance Grants (FTA): For costs and expenses related to overall planning and feasibility for a proposed eligible project. 3) Systems Replacement Plan Grants (SRP): specifically designed for organizations without full-time maintenance staff.	Friday, January 11, 2019 at 5 PM. ​	- Nonprofit cultural organizations - Municipalities that own cultural facilities (with caveats) - Public or private institutions of higher education that own cultural facilities
Cultural Investment Portfolio - Projects	http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/cip_projects_guidelines.asp	​One year grants for specific cultural public programming, and are not for general operating support.	​May 1, 2019 Guildelines available December 2019	- Massachusetts recognized 501(c)3 organizations in good standing in the Commonwealth - Programs under a federal, state, or local entity/municipality. - Unincorporated associations, or organizations eligible to be federally tax exempt, 501(c)3 nonprofit but have not attained this status may apply using a fiscal agent
Cultural Investment Portfolio - Portfolio	http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/cipapp.asp	Open to current portfolio grantees only.	Different deadline structure - funding report due May 31, 2019	Open to current portfolio grantees only
Cultural Investment Portfolio - Gateway	http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/cip_gateway_guidelines.asp	Two-year operating support grant, designed to be the entry, or gateway, into the Portfolio program	February 2020 February 2022	Fully-cultural 501(c)3 organizations: The organization’s primary mission must be to promote access, excellence, diversity, or education in the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences. Independently-operating programs (referred to as Cultural Affiliates)under one of two types of parent organizations: A Massachusetts recognized, non-fully-cultural 501(c)3 organization OR Government, including federal, state, or local entity/municipality
​Festivals Program	http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/festivals_guidelines.asp	The Massachusetts Festivals Program is a program designed to provide funding to help festival programmers meet the needs of producing, promoting, and developing audiences. Applications will be reviewed and granted on a "first-received, first-reviewed" basis.	- Online application available: January 5, 2019 - 10:00am ET - Preliminary funding decisions begin: March 1, 2019 - Application deadline: March 15, 2019 - 5:00pm ET - Grants announced: April, 2019	Festivals that meet designated criteria - see program guidelines for more information.
SerHacer	http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/serhacer_guidelines.asp	The goal of SerHacer is to support the growing number of intensive, creative youth development ensemble-based music programs that use music instruction as a vehicle for youth development and social change.	Deadline for FY 19-21 already passed	- A cultural organization or an organization with strong programming history in music incorporated in MA as a non-profit organization and current in its tax-exempt status under IRS Section 501(c)(3). OR Any school (public, charter, parochial, or independent) in MA w/ a valid DESE number

​Grant Name	​URL	Grant Purpose	Deadline	Who should Apply?
​MassHumanities - Research Inventory Grant	http://masshumanities.org/grants/rig/	- allows small organizations to identify and organize the contents of their historical collections—by creating inventories, catalogs, and finding aids—in order to attract both researchers and visitors	There are 3 grant cycles a year, with various deadlines viewable here http://masshumanities.org/grants/deadlines/#local	-nonprofit & government organizations that serve Massachusetts residents
​Mass Humanities - Project Grant	http://masshumanities.org/grants/project/	​- Mass Humanities makes Project Grants to support public humanities projects that benefit and engage Massachusetts residents. Project formats include but are not limited to: Humanities-based civic conversations; Public lectures, conferences, and panel discussions; Discussion events and series (reading-and-discussion, film-and-discussion, etc.); Museum exhibitions and related programming; Pre- and post-performance discussions for theatrical productions; Oral history projects; Walking tours; Audio projects; Film pre-production and distribution projects; Interactive websites that function as public humanities programs; Content-based professional development workshops for teachers	There are 3 grant cycles a year, with various deadlines viewable here http://masshumanities.org/grants/deadlines/#local	Artists or Non-Profits
​Mass Humanities - Discussion Grants	http://masshumanities.org/grants/discussion-grant/	- Discussion Grants are made for public humanities projects that center around moderated discussions—along with any other humanities-based project format.	There are 3 grant cycles a year, with various deadlines viewable here http://masshumanities.org/grants/deadlines/#local	Artists or Non-Profits
​Assets for Artists Matched Savings Program	https://www.assetsforartists.org/matched-savings-program/	Innovative support model that helps artists strengthen their creative practice and grow its long-term sustainability	Not currently accepting applications, but folks can sign up to get email alerts as opportunities become available https://www.assetsforartists.org/join-our-email-list/	​Artists
​The Awesome Foundation Micro-Grant Program	https://www.awesomefoundation.org/en/submissions/new	Massachusetts has 2 chapters of this foundation - Boston and Gloucester. Projects include initiatives in a wide range of areas including arts, technology, community development, and more. Many awesome projects are novel or experimental, and evoke surprise and delight.	Rolling deadlines	​Artists
​Artists Resource Trust Fund for Individuals	http://www.berkshiretaconic.org/bReceivebNonprofitsIndividuals/SearchApplyforGrants/ArtistsResourcetrustARTFundforInd.aspx	Applications for an unrestricted fellowship are invited from individual artists (painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers and artists using mixed media) who have demonstrated financial need. The fellowships may support any expense that enhances the artist's ability to create his/her work such as supplies, materials, equipment, rent, travel, residencies, etc. This is tailored to mid-career artists.	​August 1, 2019	​Artists
​Artists Resource Trust Fund for Organizations	http://www.berkshiretaconic.org/bReceivebNonprofitsIndividuals/SearchApplyforGrants/ArtistsResourcetrustARTFundforOrg.aspx	Nonprofit organizations to purchase, exhibit or commission work by mature (aged 35 and older), mid-career New England, or Columbia or Northeast Dutchess Counties, NY visual artists.	​August 1, 2019	​Commission
​Iguana Music Fund	https://www.passim.org/mission/iguana-music-fund/	Grants are used for projects and expenses to aid in artists’ career growth, and range from recording projects to community programs to specialized equipment or instruments.	​Grant cycle will open in September 2019	Artists
​LEF Moving Image Fund (Pre-production)	https://lef-foundation.org/MovingImageFund/Guidelines/tabid/162/Default.aspx	LEF invests in documentary film and video projects that demonstrate excellence in technique, originality of vision and voice, and creativity in form. The strongest proposals will be those that clearly articulate the ways in which the proposed project aligns with the program’s funding criteria. Projects must be long-format, running more than 40 minutes. Priority will be given to small scale projects with budgets under $400,000. Primary creative personell must reside in New England.	​Letter of inquiry deadline: January 25, 2019; Proposal deadline: June 7, 2019	Artists
​LEF Moving Image Fund (Production)	https://lef-foundation.org/MovingImageFund/Guidelines/tabid/162/Default.aspx	LEF invests in documentary film and video projects that demonstrate excellence in technique, originality of vision and voice, and creativity in form. The strongest proposals will be those that clearly articulate the ways in which the proposed project aligns with the program’s funding criteria. Projects must be long-format, running more than 40 minutes. Priority will be given to small scale projects with budgets under $400,000. Primary creative personell must reside in New England.	​Letter of inquiry deadline: January 25, 2019; Proposal deadline: June 7, 2019	Artists
​LEF Moving Image Fund (Post-production)	https://lef-foundation.org/MovingImageFund/Guidelines/tabid/162/Default.aspx	LEF invests in documentary film and video projects that demonstrate excellence in technique, originality of vision and voice, and creativity in form. The strongest proposals will be those that clearly articulate the ways in which the proposed project aligns with the program’s funding criteria. Projects must be long-format, running more than 40 minutes. Priority will be given to small scale projects with budgets under $400,000. Primary creative personell must reside in New England.	Letter of inquiry deadline: January 25, 2019; Proposal deadline: June 7, 2019	Artists
​Creative City Grant	https://www.nefa.org/grants/grant-programs/creative-city	Creative City grants enable artists to create projects of all disciplines that take place in the public realm in the city of Boston and that integrate public participation into the artistic process and/or presentation.	N/A	Artists
​Expeditions Tour Planning Grant	https://www.nefa.org/grants/find-grant/expeditions-tour-planning-grant	Build cultural vitality in New England by supporting the planning and implementation of arts projects that engage audiences and communities across New England through public presentation of artists from New England, the United States, and the world.	February 20, 2019	Artists
​National Dance Project Presentation Grant	https://www.nefa.org/grants/find-grant/national-dance-project-presentation-grant	Presentation Grants are made to eligible organizations to support up to 50% of the artist fee and travel expenses per engagement of NDP awarded projects on tour.	April 19, 2019	Artists
​National Theater Project Creation & Touring Grant	https://www.nefa.org/grants/find-grant/national-theater-project-creation-touring-grant	​Provides funds for creation and U.S. touring of artist-led, ensemble, devised projects. These grants are highly competitive and are awarded to eight projects annually.	March 11, 2019	Artists