[The Boston Foundation](https://www.tbf.org)

June 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)

Typical grant: $20,000 per organization; annual cycle; supports youth-led arts programming in Greater Boston.

Supports creative youth development organizations in Boston to deliver youth-centered arts programs that foster skill-building, self-expression, and positive youth development.

--- ## Description The Shout Syndicate Fund aims to strengthen Boston’s creative youth development ecosystem by providing grants to high-quality organizations that deliver youth-driven arts programming. Established in 2017, the fund emphasizes programs where youth are central to the creative process and often receive stipends for their participation. It supports initiatives that integrate creative skill-building with positive youth development, focusing on helping young people become active agents of their own growth. Key elements of supported programs include safe and healthy spaces, asset-based approaches, strong youth leadership, high expectations for growth, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. --- ## Due Dates - June 2026: Full application deadline (anticipated/projected) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Typical grant size: $20,000 per organization. - Grants generally support a 9-month program (September to May/June), with the possibility of extending into summer. - Funding is intended to support stipends for participating youth and costs associated with youth-centered arts programming. --- ## Eligibility - Applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations located in Greater Boston (Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, and Plymouth counties). - Programs must serve high school-aged youth, generally ages 15–21. - Youth must be central to the artistic creation process. - Must provide stipends (at least minimum wage) to participating youth. - Programs should culminate in public sharing of youth-created work. - Cohorts should include at least 3–5 youth, with programming offered 6–8 hours per week over 9 months (or alternate, semester-based structures serving more youth for fewer hours/weeks). - Priority is given to organizations serving youth with limited access to out-of-school arts opportunities and reflecting the diversity of the region. --- ## Application Process - Application details and deadlines are announced annually; next anticipated deadline is June 2026. - An online information session is typically held prior to the deadline. - Applicants should prepare to demonstrate how their program aligns with creative youth development principles and supports both artistic and workforce development for youth. - For updates and detailed application instructions, visit the [Shout Syndicate Fund program page](https://www.tbf.org/nonprofits/grant-making-initiatives/shout-syndicate-fund). --- ## Additional Information - Supported disciplines include theatre, dance, visual art, music, literary art, and media/film. - The fund partners with the City of Boston’s Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture and values neighborhood-based organizations. - Programs should foster positive relationships, set high expectations, and address the broader context of creative youth development. --- ## External Links - [Shout Syndicate Fund Program Page](https://www.tbf.org/nonprofits/grant-making-initiatives/shout-syndicate-fund) - [Geographic Area Served by The Boston Foundation](https://www.tbf.org/nonprofits/geographic-area-served) - [The Boston Foundation Home](https://www.tbf.org) - [Learn more about The Shout Syndicate](http://www.theshoutsyndicate.com/) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Phone | More Info | |-------------------|-----------------------------------------|-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------| | Julia Gittleman | [julia@mgaconsultants.com](mailto:julia@mgaconsultants.com) | | For info session details | | The Boston Foundation | [Contact Form](https://www.tbf.org/who-we-are/contact) | 617.338.1700 | General inquiries |

The Shout Syndicate Fund

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