NBSS receives MCFF and MCC grants

NBSS received a $250,000 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Facilities Fund (MCFF) for the construction of the new public gallery and program space. The August 16 announcement of the 2013 MCFF grants for the Boston area was attended by state officials and leaders from cultural organizations receiving awards and was held at the North Street building site.

On August 27, the FY14 Massachusetts Cultural Council Cultural Investment Portfolio partner grants were announced. North Bennet Street School was awarded $28,000. The primary purpose of MCC’s Cultural Investment Portfolio is to strengthen the cultural sector as a whole. The MCC invests about $3.4 million in 400 organizations annually.