Grant Programs
New Bedford Creative facilitates multiple grant programs to help advance New Bedford as one of the most culturally unique and creative cities in America.
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These grant programs are funded by the City of New Bedford’s Arts, Culture, and Tourism Fund, with additional support from Barr Foundation, Bristol County Savings Bank, Leonard & Hilda Kaplan Charitable Foundation, Mass Cultural Council, Schrafft Charitable Trust, Southeastern Massachusetts Visitors Bureau, and the Creative Southcoast Initiative of the SouthCoast Community Foundation.
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Wicked Cool Places
Wicked Cool Places supports projects that create or sustain vibrant, welcoming spaces that attract activity and foster community involvement, benefiting New Bedford's residents, visitors, and businesses alike.
Deadline: November 10, 2025 11:59 pm
Art is Everywhere!
Art is Everywhere supports projects that address pressing issues faced by New Bedford's residents, visitors, and businesses, utilizing arts, culture, or creative approaches to create meaningful solutions in the city's neighborhoods.
Deadline: June 30, 2026 2:40 am
If you have any questions about these programs, please email Creative Specialist Hendrick Hernandez-Resto at hhernandez@nbedc.org.
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ARTnet ARPA
ARTnet was an artist recovery and training network to help 100 artists recover from the economic impacts of the pandemic by providing financial support, business planning support, training workshops, and access to a network of creative-entrepreneur peers.