Two Local Funding Opportunities!

The GLCC and CPA funds are both open for applications - take a look!

Greenfield Local Cultural Council Funding

The City of Greenfield Local Cultural Council (GLCC) is now accepting grant proposals for arts and culture projects that enrich the public life of Greenfield and its residents. All submissions are due by Thursday, October 15, 2026.

The grant portal opens on September 1, 2026 and interested applicants can apply on the Massachusetts Cultural Council website. Priority will be given to projects that take place in Greenfield. Based on the results of the 2026 Community Survey, the following types of projects are strongly encouraged: live music and concerts, public art, theater and performing arts, and social justice and cultural diversity events. The results of the GLCC’s survey can be found on the City’s website.

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Community Preservation Act Funding

The Greenfield Community Preservation Committee (CPC) is seeking proposals for projects requesting Community Preservation Act (CPA) funding for Fiscal Year 2027. One-page pre-applications, which are required for determining project eligibility, are now available on the CPC’s webpage (https://greenfield-ma.gov/cpcfunding) and are due by Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

Applicants whose projects are deemed eligible for funding will be invited to submit a complete application by November 16. After a review of applications with public input, the committee will vote to recommend funding for projects in Spring 2027.

A City Council vote is required to appropriate CPA funds for the selected projects. Those interested in applying or learning more about the process are encouraged to attend one of the committee’s upcoming meetings or contact Community Development Administrator Anna Oltman at 413-772-1548, ext. 5, or cpc@greenfield-ma.gov.