This Mass Cultural Council's one-time grant program offers unrestricted grants of $5,000 to creatives and gig workers to support recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and set a path for growth. Applications are open now (apply here); the deadline is November 1, 2022, at 11:59 PM. Notification to applicants will be in late January 2023. There will be an info session on eligibility, the review process, and how to apply on October 6, 2022. Register here. If you have questions, check out the Mass Cultural Council's FAQ.