Resources for Creatives & Changemakers
Welcome to the Pop Up Street Resources Hub—your go-to space for the tools, grants, and guidance you need to grow. Whether you're an artist, fashion designer, small business owner, or cultural curator, we believe you deserve access to the support that helps your vision thrive.
Here are a few places to start:
FUNDING & GRANTS
Explore opportunities that fund your creative journey.
-
Mass Cultural Council
Grants, fellowships, and cultural sector support across Massachusetts.
www.massculturalcouncil.org -
Transformative Development Initiative (TDI)
A MassDevelopment program supporting businesses and public art in Gateway Cities.
www.massdevelopment.com -
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
Federal grants for individuals and organizations working in the arts.
www.arts.gov -
Local Cultural Councils (LCCs)
Apply through your town for mini-grants for community-based arts and culture projects.
Find your local council: LCC Directory
BUSINESS & LEGAL SUPPORT
Start strong. Stay protected. Grow smart.
-
Arts & Business Council of Greater Boston
Legal help, business coaching, and workshops for creatives.
artsandbusinesscouncil.org -
Center for Women & Enterprise
Resources for women entrepreneurs including training, loans, and mentorship.
cweonline.org
FOR IMMIGRANT & BIPOC CREATIVES
Because representation matters and access should be for everyone.
-
Foundation for Puerto Rico (For Caribbean-based or diaspora artists expanding globally)
foundationforpuertorico.org -
Arts Administrators of Color Network
Funding, fellowships, and networking for BIPOC arts leaders.
www.aacnetwork.org -
First Peoples Fund (For Indigenous creatives)
Supporting cultural preservation and artist entrepreneurship.
firstpeoplesfund.org
We’re always updating this page. If you know a grant or resource that should be here, email us at popupstreetcapecod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @popupstreetcapecod.
This is where art meets access. Let’s build together.