Arts & Culture Grants in Massachusetts

U.S. Grants

From H Hovnanian Family Foundation

Who can apply: Registered U.S. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, including schools and churches; at least one year of program outcomes; project must align with the Foundation’s primary focus areas; preference for organizations using substantially all grant funds in New Jersey, especially Monmouth and Ocean Counties; no operational overhead, non-registered entities, political action groups, proposals without sustainability plans, or commercial-sale projects.

Arts & Culture Grants

From Rollin M Gerstacker Foundation

Who can apply: The Foundation prefers projects with a strong positive impact on communities, broad community reach, and demonstrated initiative, commitment, accountability, and long-term sustainability through local involvement. Applicants must be eligible nonprofits and submit an online application.

General Grant Funding (Board-Reviewed Grants)

From Beveridge Family Foundation

Who can apply: Organizations should review the Foundation's Eligibility page. Primary service area must include Hampden and/or Hampshire Counties. Many support types accepted; scholarships are made to scholarship funds only (not individuals). The Foundation requires two years between board-considered applications (with some exceptions for discretionary grants).

Gupta Family Foundation General Grantmaking

From Gupta Family Foundation

Who can apply: Typically US-based IRS 501(c)(3) organizations; foreign organizations may qualify by submitting the GFF Foreign Entity Affidavit. Preference for smaller organizations led by founders or successors who embody original mission; at least 90% of grant monies should reach intended beneficiaries; non-sectarian organizations (no proselytization or affiliation/support by a religious organization).

Arts & Culture Grants

From Wheeler Family Charitable Foundation

Cabot Family Charitable Trust (CFCT) — Grant Program

From Virginia Wellington Cabot Foundation C/O Gma Foundations

Who can apply: Must be a nonprofit organization with 501(c)(3) status; benefit Boston and/or contiguous communities; advance one or more of the listed focus areas; not have applied within the last 12 months; current grantees must submit a report by the time of application submission.