County grantWorcester County, MA

Arts Programming in Public Libraries Grants

Offered by Greater Worcester Community Foundation

Found automatically on greaterworcester.org/for-non-profits/competitive-grant-opportunities/arts-programming-in-public-libraries-grants. Check details with the funder before applying.

Who can apply
Public libraries based in and serving Worcester County, Massachusetts, with 501c3 status or a fiscal sponsor.
How much
$1,000 – $10,000Grant range is $1,000 - $10,000; total funding pool limited to $250,000, so partial grants may be awarded.
By when
Due Feb 26, 2027Opens January 11, 2027Round 2 applications close February 26, 2027. Round 1 closed August 12, 2026.
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Checked Oct 24, 2026

About this grant

Greater Worcester Community Foundation offers grants of $1,000 to $10,000 to public libraries in Worcester County, Massachusetts, to support new arts and cultural programming for children, youth, and families. The program aims to elevate the arts and strengthen libraries' role in community cohesion. Round 2 applications open January 11, 2027 and close February 26, 2027.

Eligibility details

  • Notes: Public libraries based in and serving a city or town in Worcester County are eligible. The library must be a 501c3 in good standing (non-municipal), have a 501c3 friends of the library or auxiliary, or have a 501c3 fiscal sponsor. The library must be the primary applicant. Ineligible: school-based libraries, libraries affiliated with private institutions, and libraries on college or university campuses.
Nonprofit (501c3)GovernmentFiscal Sponsor OK

Topics

Arts, Culture & HeritageEducationChildren & YouthCivic & Community

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