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RESOURCES FOR CULTURAL VENUES TO PROTECT OUR NEIGHBORS
A suggested guide for what to do if an ICE agent or law enforcement officer comes to your studio, nonprofit, creative maker space, or small business.
RULES ABOUT LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY FOR NONPROFITS
There is a lot of misinformation about what nonprofits can and can’t do when it comes to advocacy and lobbying. MASSCreative put together this guide and list of resources to help you better understand how your cultural nonprofit can increase its advocacy.
A GUIDE TO PUBLIC HEARINGS AND GIVING TESTIMONY
Understanding the public hearing process and how you can participate will make you a more effective advocate. We have outlines and guides to get you started.
CUTS TO FEDERAL FUNDING FOR THE ARTS: WHAT WE KNOW AND WHAT YOU CAN DO
On May 2nd, the Trump Administration proposed eliminating the National Endowment for the Arts, National Endowment for the Humanities, Institute for Museum and Library Services, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting in their FY26 Budget.
INSIDE THE STATE BUDGETING PROCESS
Learn more about the annual state budgeting process and timeline.
FEDERAL FUNDING FREEZE: WHAT WE KNOW AND WHERE TO LEARN MORE
On Monday, January 27th, the acting director of the Office of Management and Budget sent a memo to all federal agencies ordering the immediate freeze of all federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance funds.
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