Franklin Cultural Council
The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in all the cultural arts throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly from August through May with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
Contact
[email protected]
508-528-7900
Address
355 E Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038-1352
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Application Information
FY27 Allocation
$18,700
FY27 Local Priorities
1. Engaging and Uplifting Our Community of Franklin:
Event(s)/Programs MUST BE held in the town of Franklin and actively impact Franklin residents.
Links the arts to the emotional well-being of Franklinites and contributes to personal and community resiliency and joy.
2. Promoting Cultural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Elevates the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups to create a more inclusive cultural sector in Franklin.
3. Removing Barriers:
Makes cultural experiences accessible to all, regardless of physical or economic constraints.
4. Embracing Our Cultural Heritage:
Commemorates Franklin’s local history and celebrates our new traditions as we prepare to mark Franklin 250 in 2028.
5. Supporting the Next Generation of Artists:
Educates and/or supports students in music, theatre or art programs using existing, traditional and/or new mediums.
6. Programs/events that promote economic development and cultura l awareness in the town of Franklin.
FY27 Local Guidelines
The applicant’s project should elevate the rich cultural life of our community by expanding access, improving education, promoting diversity, and encouraging participation in and appreciation of the arts, humanities, civics, history or social sciences.
The applicant’s project must provide adequate public access for all and should be documented in the grant application.
Applicants must have a clear, written commitment from the sponsoring organization or venue.
Franklin Cultural Council funds are not intended to be used as the sole source of funding for projects.
Applicant’s program positively impacts the Franklin community.
Ticket prices for events will be taken into consideration during the grant approval process and must be included in your application.
Applicants must take into consideration local and state public health guidelines in place at the time of their event.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY27 Funding List
A grant list will be published here after January 15, 2027 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.