Cultural Facilities Fund
The Cultural Facilities Fund provides major grants to Massachusetts nonprofits and institutions for planning, improving, and constructing cultural facilities to strengthen arts, humanities, and science infrastructure.
Funder: Mass Cultural Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (final certifications for returning grantees) | December 2026 (full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 for Capital Grants | Up to $35,000 for Feasibility/Technical Assistance | $8,000–$14,000 for Systems Replacement Plan
Summary: Major improvement grants for nonprofit cultural organizations in Massachusetts to support facility development, planning, and capital projects.
Key Information: 1:1 cash match required; only one grant per round (with limited exceptions).
Description
The Cultural Facilities Fund, managed by the Mass Cultural Council in partnership with MassDevelopment, provides significant grants to nonprofit cultural organizations, municipalities, and higher education institutions in Massachusetts for the planning, acquisition, design, repair, renovation, and construction of cultural facilities. The program is designed to strengthen the state’s arts, humanities, and interpretive science infrastructure, foster tourism, stimulate local economies, and promote inclusive access to cultural resources. Grants are available in three categories: Capital Grants, Feasibility & Technical Assistance Grants, and Systems Replacement Plan Grants.
