Ashby Cultural Council
The Ashby Cultural Council (ACC) promotes and helps to sponsor arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion). Programs can include demonstrations, local tours, lectures, displays, concerts, shows, workshops, and performances of all types. Events do not have to occur within Ashby but must directly benefit its citizens. Programs with a secured venue, date, and time will be prioritized.
Contact
Mary-Kate Bourn
[email protected]
617-515-2866
Address
895 Main Street
Ashby Town Hall
Ashby, MA 01431-2322
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$5,900
FY26 Local Priorities
The Ashby Cultural Council prioritizes arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events held within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion).
Events do not have to occur within Ashby but must directly benefit its citizens.
Programs with a secured venue, date, and time will be prioritized.
All applications must be submitted via the state website: https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/ashby/
FY26 Local Guidelines
The Ashby Cultural Council promotes, supports, and helps to sponsor arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events held within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion) and directly benefit the citizens of Ashby. Events do not have to occur within Ashby but must directly benefit its citizens. Programs with a secured venue, date, and time will be prioritized.
- The ACC encourages applications for activities that:
- Include, but are not limited to, lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and/or live performances.
- Promote any form of art, education, creativity, or expression.
- Are physically accessible to all people, where viable and appropriate.
- Demonstrate comprehensive planning, budgeting, and organization.
- Illustrate marketing and promotion strategies.
All applications must be submitted via the state website: https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/ashby/
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ashby Council on Aging | George Lyons | $395 | Ashby Council on Aging | Rita Parisi/Women of "76 | $600 | Ashby Council on Aging | Scoot Babineau | $300 | Ashby Elementary School Parent Teacher Cooperative | Playful Engineers | $200 | Ashby Elementary School Parent Teacher Cooperative | Wacky Science Show | $200 | Ashby Free Public Library | Nissitissit String Quartet | $450 | Ashby Free Public Library | Art Journaling | $250 | Cormier, Denis | SONGS OF YESTERYEAR | $250 | Fitchburg Military Band, Inc. | Fitchburg Military Band Summer Concert Series | $500 | Fullerton, Sean | CREEQUE ALLEY: A Tribute to American Folk Music and 1960's Folk Rock | $300 | HBMS STEAM Day Committee | Heart Beat Box | $400 | Johnny Appleseed Trail Association, Inc. | Johnny Appleseed Visitor Center Cultural Components | $300 | Kirouac, Daniel | The Music of McCartney: The World's Most Successful Songwriter | $300 | LaBollita, Ann-Marie | Painting with Water: Abstract and Representional | $250 | Lappen, Henry | Henry the Juggler Performance | $450 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop SQUARE Dance for Seniors! | $300 | Nashoba Symphonic Band | Nashoba Symphonic Band | $500 | Nelson, Elizabeth | Mini Big Top - A Mini Circus for Mini Readers | $392 | North Middlesex Parent Group Project Graduation Committee | NM Project Graduation 2026: DJ | $100 | North Middlesex Parent Group Project Graduation Committee | NM Project Graduation 2026: Comedy Hypnotist, plus hour of Walk around Magic and Mind Reading | $100 | The Friends of Ashby, Inc. | Kool Kuzzins | $250 | Winchendon Winds, Inc. | Winchendon Winds: America 250 Celebration Concert Series | $200 | York, Matt | Bob Dylan & Johnny Cash - Songs & Stories w/ Matt York | $400 |