Mass Cultural Council Launches Festivals, Projects Grant Program

10:46AM / Thursday, April 04, 2024Print Story | Email Story

BOSTON — Applications are now being accepted to Mass Cultural Council's Festivals & Projects FY25 grant round.

This program provides one-year grants of $2,500 for organizations to fund activities that provide public benefit using the arts, humanities, or sciences taking place between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025.

As the Commonwealth's independent state arts agency, Mass Cultural Council is charged with bolstering the creative and cultural sector, thereby advancing economic vitality, supporting transformational change, and celebrating, preserving, and inspiring creativity across all Massachusetts communities. The Agency pursues this mission through a broad range of programs, services, advocacy, and the equitable investment of public resources.

Key dates for the FY25 Festivals & Projects grant round include:

Applications Open – April 2, 2024
Information Sessions – April 4 and 9, 2024
- April 4 – American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and live captions
- 9 de Abril - interpretación en español
Applications Due – May 23, 2024

Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the program guidelines for more information, including instructions on how to apply.

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Dalton Fire Makes Quick Work of Gasoline Fire

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
06:26PM / Thursday, February 19, 2026

DALTON, Mass. — Firefighters made quick work of a fire that started in a garage on Main Street on Thursday at about 4:30 p.m.

Fire Chief Chris Cachat said the occupant was working on some motorcycles and "gasoline spilled, and there was a space heater that ignited."

It was going to be ruled as accidental, he said.

All the occupants were accounted for and one cat was rescued. He said there should be no problem with the occupants getting back into the house once the electrical inspector clears the

"The crews did a great job," the chief said, adding the late afternoon provided for more hands. "Perfect time of day to have something like this happen. We were able to get in here, get it knocked down."

The Fire Department was supported by police, Hinsdale, Windsor and Pittsfield fire departments, County Ambulance, the Water Department and Eversource.

Main Street was closed from Weston to Depot street for about an hour and half.

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