New Grant Opportunity from the Worcester Arts Council: Up to $200,000 Available for Creative Projects in Worcester
WORCESTER, MA — The Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is now accepting applications for Project Grants for Individuals, a new program through which WAC plans to award up to $200,000 in grants, in amounts of $2,500, $5,000, $7,500, or $10,000. The deadline to apply is July 10, 2022. This new grant opportunity is available thanks to an […]
Worcester Arts Council Awards over $206,000 in Grants for Local Arts and Cultural Programs for 2022
WORCESTER, MA January 10, 2022 – The Worcester Arts Council and the City of Worcester are proud to announce the award of 57 grants totaling more than $206,000 for arts and cultural programs in Worcester in 2022. The Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils (LCC) under the […]
Worcester Arts Council to Receive $250,000 Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts as part of the American Rescue Plan
WORCESTER, MA (November 23, 2021) — The Worcester Arts Council and the City of Worcester are pleased to announce they have been selected to receive an American Rescue Plan grant from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to help the arts and cultural sector recover from the pandemic. The Worcester Arts Council is receiving […]
Worcester Arts Council’s FY22 Grant Applications
Open September 1 through October 15, 2021 Worcester, MA – The Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is now accepting grant applications for its FY22 funding cycle. The deadline to apply is October 15, 2021. As part of a statewide network of Local Cultural Councils (LCCs), WAC receives funding through the Mass Cultural Council (MCC) annually. For […]
The Worcester Arts Council Ensures Greater Accessibility to its Grants with Move to Direct Granting for FY22
Worcester, MA – The Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is pleased to announce an important change that will improve accessibility to its grant program: the Council is switching from reimbursement-based granting to direct granting for FY22. Historically, WAC’s project grants were reimbursement-based. This means that organizations, individuals, and non-profits who were awarded project grants first paid […]
Worcester Arts Council Awards Over $219,000 in Grants for Local Arts and Cultural Programs in 2021
WORCESTER, MA March 4, 2021 – The Worcester Arts Council is proud to announce the award of 65 grants totaling $219,100 for arts and cultural programs in Worcester in 2021. The Worcester Arts Council (WAC) is part of a statewide network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. […]