PROJECTGRANT FUNDING

UP Innovation Fund grants

Massachusetts Cultural Council
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Aug 27, 2026
68 days ago
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Grants
Detected 68 days agoAug 27

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From the meeting

The FY27 agenda includes UP Innovation Fund Grants under Equity and Inclusion. The council was set to review this grant program as part of its spending and recommendation package. No award result is shown in the agenda text.

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Meeting date
August 27, 2026
Agency
Massachusetts Cultural Council

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