Lynnfield Cultural Council
The Lynnfield Cultural Council is a Select Board appointed council of local volunteers. Our mission is to distribute reimbursement-type grants with funds provided by Mass Cultural Council. The grants are awarded to Artists who bring community-based Arts, History, Science, Literature and Culturally Diverse programs to Lynnfield.
Online applications will be available starting on September 2, 2025.
All applicants must be submitted for FY26 LCC Grant Cycle by October 16, 2025, 11:59PM ET.
For all FAQs regarding the new ONLINE applications, please visit:
Should you have any additional questions, email us at [email protected] or call our Chair, Darlene Kumar at 781-333-4020.
We look forward to your wonderful grant applications!
Diana Ellis, Barbara White, Katianne Williams, Erin Howard, Beth Smith, Narin Paul and Darlene Kumar
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Contact
Darlene Kumar
[email protected]
781-333-4020
Address
Lynnfield Town Hall
55 Summer Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940-1823
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$7,100
FY26 Local Priorities
Lynnfield Cultural Council is proudly committed to enhancing the cultural offerings within Lynnfield in a multitude of ways. Our Council is here to help promote meaningful cultural events and to encourage cross-collaboration between in-town organizations. We strive to build and support a community of local artists, scientists, historians, educators and local service organizations. Finally, we hope to find innovative ways to celebrate the many diverse cultures that are represented within our town.
The Lynnfield Cultural Council gathers input from the community yearly and develops funding priorities based on this feedback.
This year the Lynnfield Cultural Council will give priority to:
Projects that focus on exploring the rich cultures of Lynnfield residents
Projects that serve youth, the elderly or a marginalized group
Projects that focus on local history
Applicants that have secured a local venue
In addition to the state criteria applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
How well the program meets our local priorities
Community support and involvement
Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of a community’s underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities
Financial need
Demonstrated planning
FY26 Local Guidelines
GUIDELINES:
Any Massachusetts resident is eligible to apply.
All applications must be submitted online through Mass Cultural Council’s (MCC) website.
The 2025-2026 Grant Cycle opens on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 and closes on Tuesday, October 16,2025
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bates III, Davis R. | A Celtic Celebration: A Performance for Seniors | $550 | Bettagere Nagendra Prasad, Pranav Swaroop | SARANG - Colors of South Asian Music | $1,000 | Huckleberry Hill Elementary School PTO | Tanglewood Marionettes Present The Dragon King for Huckleberry Hill School's Hero Arts Day | $500 | Lynnfield High School | Dirty Rotten Scoundrels | $1,000 | Lynnfield Middle School | Purchase acoustic guitars for Middle School guitar class | $1,200 | Lynnfield Public Library | Comic Workshop with LJ Baptiste | $1,000 | Lynnfield Senior Center | Jordan Marsh: Boston's First Department Store | $260 | Lynnfield Senior Center | Eleanor Roosevelt - The First Lady of the World | $450 | Newman, Howard | Knock on Wood, acoustic folk-rock duo | $500 | North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network | Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals | $475 | Pham, Windy | Voices of Heritage: AAPI Art & Education Workshop | $700 | The Delvena Theatre Company, Inc. | Mangia, Meatballs and Murder! | $795 | York, Matt | Willie Nelson - Songs & Stories w/ Matt York | $500 |