I see that the Mass. Cultural Council is funding grants to poets not this year but for the 2014 funding cycle. I think that you should apply--if only to get your name on the record. They should know what a treasure lives in their midst. Here's their claim:
"Eligible for review in the 2014 cycle. This category includes original work in all forms and genres of poetry. Translations are not eligible. Work completed prior to 2010 is ineligible."
http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/applications/fellowsapp.asp