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Empowering Youth, Culture & Wellness through Artist-Led Projects

The Greater Lowell Community Foundation (GLCF) is now accepting proposals for the Arts Elevate: Arts Equity Grants. This program supports nonprofits in Greater Lowell seeking to collaborate with local artists on projects that uplift youth development, cultural expression, and community wellness.

IINE is thrilled and grateful for the Greater Lowell Community Foundation’sinvestment in elevating the voices and creativity of refugee youth in Lowell.Wefeel very fortunate to have the GLCF as a partner in this important work.

–  Jeffrey Thielman, President & CEO

Grant Opportunity

GLCF awarded 10 grants of $5,000 each to support nonprofit organizations partnering with artists to create projects that engage youth, reflect cultural identity, and promote mental, emotional, or physical well-being through the arts.

For more information on these grants, contact Jennifer Aradhya at jennifer@glcfoundation.org.

2025/2026 Arts Equity Grant Recipients

  • Aaron’s Presents: Walk This Way: Art, Identity, and Movement in Lowell
  • Angkor Dance Troupe: Confluence: Chakthok Pheloun
  • Artysh Lab, Inc.: Artysh Lab Family Concerts
  • Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lowell, Inc.: Salsa!
  • Cambodian Mutual Assistance Association of Greater Lowell, Inc.: Empowering Youth, Culture & Wellness Through Artist-led Projects
  • Girls Incorporated of Greater Lowell, Inc.: Our Place, Our Power
  • IINE: Lowell Youth Mural Project
  • My Beautiful Mind: WAVEMAKERS: Youth Creative Leadership Cohort – Greater Lowell Edition
  • Project LEARN, Inc.: Students Making Change Arts Exhibition & Photo Book
  • Refuge Art School Inc.: Refuge Access Fund
  • The Cannon Theatre: Support for Youth Theater Programs
  • The Chelmsford Children’s Chorus: Music for All: Community Youth Choral Program

Contact Rita Sahu

Arts Elevate Senior Program Manager at rita@glcfoundation.org

Visit glcfoundation.org/arts-elevate

100 Merrimack St., Suite 202

Lowell, MA 01852
www.glcfoundation.

GLCF’s Arts Elevate program is being developed with lead funding from the Barr Foundation through its Creative Commonwealth Initiative.

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