JMAC Access Grant Program
JMAC Access Grant Program supports cultural organizations and individual artists with creative projects at Worcester’s Jean McDonough Arts Center to share their work with Central Massachusetts audiences.
Funder: Greater Worcester Community Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (LOI, midnight) | February 4, 2027 (Project narrative, midnight)
Funding Amounts: Maximum discretionary funding of $1,075–$6,100, plus JMAC venue costs of $2,500–$14,250, depending on space and duration
Summary: Supports cultural organizations and individual artists presenting creative projects at the Jean McDonough Arts Center for Central Massachusetts audiences.
Key Information: Advancing applicants are expected to meet in person with the JMAC team before submitting their detailed proposal.
Description
The JMAC Access Grant Program is run by the Jean McDonough Arts Center in partnership with Greater Worcester Community Foundation, with support from the Barr Foundation. The 2027 program helps cultural organizations and individual artists/creatives present projects in downtown Worcester and share their stories and programs with Central Massachusetts audiences.
Support covers project development, implementation and marketing, alongside JMAC space usage, installed technical equipment and basic staff support. The program builds on JMAC’s role as a cultural home and convening space, especially for historically marginalized communities and underserved artists. It seeks to help presenters create new work, generate income and positively impact their communities, emphasizing creative use of space, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and work that matters to its creators.
