Apply for a Creative Experiences Grant!

Application Opens: March 3, 2026
Info Session: March 10, 2026
Application Deadline: April 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (ET)
Notification to Applicants: August 2026

The Creative Experiences grant program from Mass Cultural Council offers one-year awards of $2,500 or $5,000 to support festivals, residencies, and cultural projects in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Funding is available for activities taking place between July 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. The program prioritizes accessibility, offering translation, interpretation, and other supports to ensure broad participation. Organizations serving historically underfunded communities—including BIPOC, Indigenous, d/Deaf and disability communities, and vulnerable populations—are strongly encouraged to apply as part of the Council’s commitment to a more equitable cultural sector.