Federal and State 

• A really helpful resource to track the budget: https://malegislature.gov/Budget/GovernorsBudget
• Specific ARPA amounts to every city and town in Massachusetts: https://www.mass-creative.org/arpamafunds
• US Treasury Guidelines: U.S Treasury published guidance
• Looking for more messaging frameworks and ideas? Check out the National Assembly of State Arts Agencies’ Arts and Creativity Strengthen Our Nation guide and the Creating Connection messaging tools and framework.

Mass Cultural Council

• If you are not already, sign up for the Mass Cultural Council’s Power of Culture monthly e-newsletter and follow their social media pages (@masscultural) (massculturalcouncil.org)

New England Museum Association’s “Advocacy Camp”

• Register here for Museum Association’s “Advocacy Camp” on February 16th, 17th and and 25th for session on how to effectively communicate and engage various aspects of government. 

Guide on Local ARPA Advocacy 

• Feeling overwhelmed with understanding the ARPA funding processes in your town or city? Check out MASSCreative’s Guide for Local ARPA advocacy. Click here to view.