Somerset Cultural Council

04/01/2026

Due to emergency circumstances, we must POSTPONE this evening's meeting (April 1, 2026) of the Somerset Cultural Council to a later date. Please look for an updated meeting time here in a few days.

10/15/2025

The Cultural Facilities Fund application is now open for 501(c)(3) organizations, municipalities, and colleges with cultural buildings in Massachusetts.

501(c)(3)s that are primarily concerned with the arts, humanities, and/or sciences are eligible to apply. Cities, towns, and colleges that own or operate cultural facilities serving the public are also eligible.

Planning and capital grants available for renovations, repairs, design, construction, and the acquisition of cultural buildings

10/15/2025

The period to apply for a grant from the Somerset Cultural Council ends tomorrow, October 16, 2025, at 11:59pm (ET). Click here to learn more!

The Somerset Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all the cities and towns in the Commonwealth. Through its Board (currently numbering 5 members), the Council meets throughout the year. One meeting is dedicated to the allocation of funds received from the Mass...

10/06/2025

Can you spare just a few hours a year supporting arts and culture in our region?

Join the Somerset Cultural Council where new members are always welcome!

Please help us continue our mission by becoming a member today.

Reach out to us at [email protected] to learn more!

10/06/2025

The period to apply for a grant from the Somerset Cultural Council is open and ends October 16, 2025 at 11:59pm (ET). Click here to learn more!

The Somerset Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all the cities and towns in the Commonwealth. Through its Board (currently numbering 5 members), the Council meets throughout the year. One meeting is dedicated to the allocation of funds received from the Mass...

10/21/2024

Programs and grants from the Massachusetts Cultural Council - to learn more, visit : https://massculturalcouncil.org/programs-at-a-glance/

Grants For Creative Individuals
OPEN NOW / DEADLINE: October 24, 2024
Who can apply: Individuals
This program aims to equitably advance creative expression throughout the Commonwealth with unrestricted grants to Massachusetts artists, culture bearers, and creative individuals. Grants are $5,000.

Cultural Facilities Fund (CFF)
OPENS: October 10, 2024 / DEADLINE: December 19, 2024
Who can apply: Organizations
Grants to support the acquisition, design, repair, rehabilitation, renovation, expansion, or construction of nonprofit cultural facilities. Nonprofit cultural organizations, municipalities, and colleges or universities that own or lease cultural facilities are eligible to apply. Grants range from $7,000 to $200,000. Managed in partnership with MassDevelopment.

Gaming Mitigation Fund
OPENS: November 12, 2024 / DEADLINE: January 9, 2025
Who can apply: Organizations
Grants to Massachusetts nonprofit and municipal performing arts centers to spend on touring shows or touring artist fees. Grants start at $6,000.

YouthReach
OPENS: February 2025 / DEADLINE: April 2025
Who can apply: Organizations
Grants to Creative Youth Development programs that integrate substantive out-of-school arts, humanities, and science opportunities into a collaborative community response to the needs of youth.

Operating Grants for Organizations
OPENS: February 2025 / DEADLINE: April 2025
Who can apply: Organizations
Unrestricted general operating grants for Massachusetts-based, nonprofit cultural organizations with year-round operations offering public programming in the arts, humanities, or sciences. Grants start at $6,000.

Creative Experiences
Opens: March 2025 / Deadline: April 2025
Who can apply: Organizations
NEW: Grants to organizations (including schools) to fund festivals, projects, residencies, and other cultural activities in the arts, humanities, and sciences. This program combines Festivals & Projects and Creative Projects for Schools into one program.

FY25 Funding Opportunities (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025)

09/25/2024

Thanks to all those who attended our SCC Open House and special thanks to the Somerset Historical Society for being such gracious hosts. We look forward to seeing everyone's application -- get them in by Oct. 16 !!!

09/23/2024

Tonight, 7 p.m. at the Somerset Historical Society, learn about the SCC grant opportunities for artists, organizations, schools and clubs. 274 High Street...refreshments provided and a short program promised! We gave out close to $12K last year to locals doing great things for the Arts & Culture of Somerset and the surrounding community.

09/21/2024

Join the SCC on Monday night at 7 pm for our Open House at the Somerset Historical Society! Learn about the local grants program supporting artists, organizations and cultural activities.

08/25/2024

River Stock at the Y

06/27/2024

You have the power. To change the world. Change it today with your response to our Somerset Cultural Council annual arts and culture survey. Your responses help us shape the growth of the arts and increase in cultural activity for the greater Somerset area and the South Coast. Do it today!

The Somerset Cultural Council is collecting opinions to help us set our funding priorities for next few years. Please take a moment to complete this confidential survey. Please take a moment to complete this survey and submit once between June 20,2024 to October 1, 2024. We collect your email only f...