THE CREATIVE SECTOR’S LETTER TO THE FY25 BUDGET CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
On June 7th, the MASSCreative Action Network opened a sign-on letter to members of the creative sector to share their support for $26.7 million for the Mass Cultural Council’s operating and grantmaking budget in FY25. Within one week, 632 individuals, cultural nonprofits, and creative businesses signed onto the FY25 Budget Conference Committee letter.
On July 29th, Gov. Healey signed the FY25 Budget into law, passing a record $26.9 million for the agency this year. We’re celebrating this win because our sector took action and advocated for this investment.
You can read the letter that advocates sent to the Conference Committee using the link below.
An important part of the governing process is public hearings. These occur on all levels of government (Federal, State, and Local). Understanding the hearing process and how you can participate will make you a more effective advocate for a more equitable and inclusive creative sector.
Maintaining and increasing public investment in the creative community requires constant and broad grassroots activism throughout the annual budget process.
There is a lot of misinformation on what a nonprofit can and cannot do when it comes to advocating for its interests and the needs of the communities they serve. Check out our Nonprofits and Advocacy Resource on how your organization effectively and confidently advocate for a more equitable and inclusive creative sector of all residents in the Commonwealth.
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Last week, MOAC for the City of Boston announced that they are establishing a $10M multi-year Cultural Investment Grant funded through local ARPA appropriations.
“Budgets are a reflection of our priorities: what we choose to spend public funds on is in direct relationship to what we value. The creative sector plays a crucial role in the vibrancy of our cities and towns. Artists, creative workers, and cultural organizations strengthen our connections to each other and our communities.” said Emily Ruddock, Executive Director of MASSCreative
