Tribal Cultural Council Program
The Tribal Cultural Council Program from Mass Cultural Council funds science, arts, and humanities projects that enhance cultural vitality in Native American and Indigenous communities in Massachusetts.
Funder: Mass Cultural Council
Due Dates: October 16, 2025 | October 15, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical grant awards range from $250 (minimum) to $750 per project; amounts and total allocations vary by council and year.
Summary: Supports Tribal governments in Massachusetts to fund arts, humanities, and science projects that benefit Native American and Indigenous communities.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted online by the statewide deadline; local TCCs may have additional requirements.
Description
The Tribal Cultural Council Program, administered by the Mass Cultural Council, empowers Tribal governments in Massachusetts to support arts, humanities, and science projects that provide meaningful benefits to Native American and Indigenous communities. The program emphasizes local autonomy, allowing each Tribal Cultural Council (TCC) to set its own priorities and eligibility requirements within broad state guidelines. Funding can support a wide range of community-benefit activities, including operating support, public events, field trips, artist residencies, and more, with a focus on advancing cultural vitality, equity, and community well-being.
