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Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Executive Office of Economic Development, through the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, is offering funding through a competitive grant program to support programming around the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution in Massachusetts in 2025 and 2026.
The Massachusetts 250 Grant Program will award funds to support programming and marketing that tell the stories of the American Revolution in Massachusetts and will increase tourism and travel to and within Massachusetts.
Eligible projects will have a direct connection to the American Revolution in Massachusetts, connect to historic themes of revolution and independence, and/or celebrate the significant firsts in Massachusetts history that make the state exceptional in our history and innovation. Grant funds can be used for programming and marketing.
The fiscal 2026 grant process opened on March 5, with applications due by April 11 at 3 p.m.
MOTT anticipates awarding up to $2 million in this round, subject to funding availability. Grant awards are anticipated to be announced in May, and grant funds must be spent by July 31, 2026.
Grant guidelines and the application portal are available online. Visit MA 250 for more about 250th anniversary activities.
MOTT will host an MA250 grant informational webinar on March 12 at 11 a.m. Advance registration is required.