The Weymouth Cultural Council is seeking applications for its grant program to support local public programs that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts and humanities to benefit the residents of Weymouth.
Donor Name: Mass Cultural Council
State: Massachusetts
City: Weymouth
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/17/2022
Size of the Grant: $39,300
Details:
Their mission is to support cultural events for the citizens of Weymouth and surrounding communities on the South Shore. The Weymouth Cultural Council (WCC) is a volunteer group of Weymouth residents whose purpose is to support local public programs that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts and humanities to benefit the residents of Weymouth. The WCC has an important role in ensuring that cultural opportunities are made accessible to all segments of the community, including children, teens, elders and the disabled. Preference will be given to performances and events located at Weymouth community venues, and established artists and organizations based in Weymouth or supporting the residents of Weymouth.
Local Priorities
Programs they will fund include, but are not limited to:
- Community wide gatherings: festivals, concerts, plays, other cultural activities
- School cultural enrichment programs
- Nature, environmental education projects
- Projects celebrating local history, cultural diversity
- Restoration or preservation projects (not related to capital expenditures)
- Neighborhood revitalization
- Local artists’ live and work spaces, and professional development
Funding Information
- Amount: $39,300
Eligibility Criteria
- Massachusetts-based individuals, artists, nonprofit community groups, cultural institutions and schools may apply.
For more information, visit Mass Cultural Council.
