Pittsfield Cultural Council Seeks Applications for Grants
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Pittsfield Cultural Council will accept applications for 2026 Mass Cultural Council grants from Sept. 2 to Oct. 16, 2025.
The PCC invites artists, musicians, performers, educators, community groups, non-profits, and others to apply for grants to support art shows, concerts, performances, workshops, lectures, short-term artist residencies in schools, and other community programs.
Applications for 2026 must be submitted only through the MCC website (not by mail or email) beginning at 10 a.m. on Sept. 2. Deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 16. No late applications will be accepted. The PCC will discuss and vote on applications in open meetings in the fall of 2025 and will notify successful recipients by mid-January 2026.
Grant Information Sessions:
- The MCC will hold a free online information session for prospective applicants on Sept. 9 at 6 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
- The PCC will hold a reception for 2025 grant recipients and answer questions from prospective 2026 applicants on Sept. 10 from 6-8 p.m. at Zucchini’s, 1331 North St., Pittsfield. To RSVP, email pittsfieldculture@yahoo.com by Sept. 1.
"In evaluating applications, the PCC will give highest priority to proposals for free community events and activities, as well those with a clear purpose, a secured venue, and the potential to reach the greatest number of Pittsfield residents," said PCC Chair Marilyn Gerhard.
To apply, learn more about grant requirements, visit the PCC home page on the MCC website.
