The Greater Lowell Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofit organizations partnering with artists to create projects that engage youth, reflect cultural identity, and promote mental, emotional, or physical well-being through the arts.
Donor Name: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
State: Massachusetts
City: Selected Cities
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/03/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This program supports nonprofits in Greater Lowell seeking to collaborate with local artists on projects that uplift youth development, cultural expression, and community wellness.
GLCF defines the arts broadly to include all artistic disciplines — such as visual arts, music, dance, theater, film, spoken word, poetry, literary arts, multimedia, craft, and folk/traditional arts. Artist-led projects may involve any form of creative expression that fosters connection, storytelling, and well-being.
Funding Information
GLCF will award nine grants of $5,000 each.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nonprofits must serve one or more of GLCF’s 21 communities: Acton, Ashby, Ayer, Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Dracut, Dunstable, Groton, Littleton, Lowell, Pepperell, Shirley, Tewksbury, Townsend, Tyngsboro, Westford, and Wilmington.
- Artist collaborators must reside in one of these 21 communities.
- Projects must demonstrate meaningful collaboration between the nonprofit and the artist.
Ideal Projects
- Collaborative murals or installations reflecting cultural heritage
- Arts-based workshops promoting mental health or social connection
- Performances or exhibitions with youth participation
For more information, visit GLCF.
