MassDevelopment and the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) announced today that nine organizations across Massachusetts will receive feasibility and technical assistance grants from the Commonwealth’s Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF), totaling $177,375.
Awards from the fund, a program that MassDevelopment and the MCC administer jointly, will support Massachusetts nonprofit cultural organizations in increasing tourism, creating new jobs, leveraging private funding, and expanding arts and cultural activities in communities across the state.
“The creative economy is vital to Massachusetts,” said MassDevelopment President/CEO and CFF Advisory Committee Chair Robert L. Culver. “These organizations attract visitors to Massachusetts, and each institution offers unique and stimulating activities for residents. Investing in the maintenance and improvement plans of cultural facilities represents an intelligent investment in the Commonwealth.”
Recipients are located in Chelmsford, Franklin, Lynn, Pittsfield, Provincetown, Somerville, Wellfleet, Worcester, and Yarmouth. Awards include $37,500 for the Wellfleet Preservation Hall and $26,250 for the Lynn Memorial Auditorium.
Read more about the new grants.
Read more about the future of the Cultural Facilities Fund.
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