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Oct 1, 2025
ACCESS GRANT PROGRAM OVERVIEW/We are delighted to announce the BARR FOUNDATION will invest $400,000 over three years to continue the Access Grant Program here at the JMAC! Implemented through a new partnership with GREATER WORCESTER COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, $355,000 will be made available to fund grantee projects and $45,000 will cover administrative expenses.
The Barr Foundation’s ongoing investment will ensure the JMAC continues to flourish as a vibrant hub for diverse artistic expression and cultural equity in the community. Using its expertise in community-driven grantmaking, Greater Worcester Community Foundation will run the two-step application process, convening a committee of community members that will review and select the organizations and creatives that will receive comprehensive support for a proposed project. In addition to covering JMAC venue rental and staffing costs, Access Grant funds may be used for artist stipends, materials, marketing and other essential project costs, ensuring grantees have the resources needed to bring their creations to life. Preference will be given to projects that reflect the values of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, and to projects that promise transformative growth for the individual creative or organization. PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS/Listed alphabetically, the organizations, projects and individuals previously awarded Access Grant funding include:
Bodies Moving • Broadway in Worcester • Casita Cultura Latina • Coyote Way X: Expanded Cinema • Crocodile River Music • Don’t Touch My Podcast • Flamenco Worcester • The Hanover Theatre Repertory • Inner Voice Outer Change for Youth Jewish Theatre Company of Central Massachusetts • JSDDance • Nathan D. Manna • Queer the Scene • studioXpresents • VOICES 21C • Worcester Writers’ Collective |
APPLICATION TIMELINE- Wed, Oct 1, 2025: applications open for Round 1: Letter of Intent - CLICK THE APPLY NOW/ BUTTON BELOW TO SUBMIT
- Mon, Dec 1, 2025: Deadline for Round 1: Letter of Intent - Fri, Dec 19, 2025: Applicants moving to Round 2 will be notified - All applicants moving forward are expected to book a meeting with the JMAC Team during the month of January 2026. - Wed, Feb 4, 2026: Round 2: Project Narrative in Detail due at midnight - Fri, Feb 27, 2026: Awardees will be notified JMAC ACCESS GRANT
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THANK YOU!
Access Grants are made possible by the Barr Foundation and implemented in partnership with Greater Worcester Community Foundation.