09/04/2026
The Massachusetts Cultural Council (the Statewide equivalent of the East Bridgewater Cultural Council) operates several grant programs that may be of interests to individuals and organizations in East Bridgewater including:
Grants For Creative Individuals
OPENS: September 10, 2026 / DEADLINE: October 27, 2026
Who can apply: Individuals
This program aims to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth with unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative individuals. Grants are $5,000. New guidelines will be posted when the program opens.
https://massculturalcouncil.org/artists-art/grants-for-creative-individuals/
Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF)
OPENS: October 8, 2026 / DEADLINE: December 10, 2026
Who can apply: Organizations
Grants to support the acquisition, design, repair, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, or construction of cultural facilities. Nonprofit cultural organizations, municipalities, and colleges or universities that own or lease cultural facilities are eligible to apply. Grants range from $7,000 to $200,000. Managed in partnership with MassDevelopment.
https://massculturalcouncil.org/organizations/cultural-facilities-fund/application-process/
Operating Grants for Organizations
OPENS: February 4, 2027 / DEADLINE: April 1, 2027
Who can apply: Organizations
Unrestricted general operating grants for Massachusetts-based nonprofit cultural organizations with year-round operations offering public programming in the arts, humanities, or sciences. Grants start at $6,000.
https://massculturalcouncil.org/organizations/operating-grants-for-organizations/
Creative Experiences
OPENS: March 2, 2027 / DEADLINE: May 4, 2027
Who can apply: Organizations
Grants to organizations and schools to fund festivals, projects, residencies, and other cultural activities in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Grants are $2,500 or $5,000.
https://massculturalcouncil.org/organizations/creative-experiences/