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GrantMassachusetts FY27 Supporting Arts & Cultural Vitality Grant — Fund Code 0718
Atlas Opportunity Score82/100
FundingApproximately $80,000 available statewide. Team members may receive up to $1,000 each for qualifying outside-hours work, subject to staffing limits and district policy; applicants may additionally request up to $225 for grant-related administrative costs.
DeadlineOctober 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern.
Required next actionEligible Massachusetts public school districts, charter schools, and collaboratives should select the appropriate ACV track, establish GEM$ roles, complete the FY27 0718 application questions and Superintendent Agreement, and submit through Superintendent/Chief Executive Approved by October 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern. Any grant-related questions must be emailed to Dawn M. Benski by September 21, 2026; DESE states responses will be posted by September 25. Optional applicant information sessions are scheduled for October 5 and October 7, 2026.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 20, 2026
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