Cultural Facilities Fund
The Cultural Facilities Fund provides grants to support the acquisition, renovation, and long-term planning of nonprofit cultural facilities in Massachusetts, enhancing the state's cultural infrastructure and community impact.
Funder: Mass Cultural Council
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (Full application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Capital Grants: up to $200,000 | Feasibility & Technical Assistance Grants: up to $35,000 | Systems Replacement Plan Grants: $8,000–$14,000 (size-dependent); all require 1:1 cash match
Summary: Supports major improvement, planning, and maintenance projects for nonprofit cultural facilities in Massachusetts to enhance local tourism, jobs, and private investment.
Key Information: 1:1 secured cash match required for all grant types; eligibility limited to cultural nonprofits, municipalities, and higher education institutions with public access.
Description
The Cultural Facilities Fund, managed by the Mass Cultural Council in collaboration with MassDevelopment, provides significant grants to support the acquisition, design, repair, renovation, expansion, or construction of nonprofit cultural facilities across Massachusetts. The program recognizes the economic and community impact of cultural organizations, aiming to foster sustainable growth, improve infrastructure, and strengthen the cultural ecosystem statewide. Grant categories include Capital Grants for major facility projects, Feasibility & Technical Assistance Grants for planning efforts, and Systems Replacement Plan Grants for long-term maintenance planning.
