Maynard Cultural Council
The Maynard Cultural Council supports community cultural projects through its grant programs. It awards grants to local organizations that adhere to the Mass Cultural Council Guidelines and our local Maynard Guidelines. Local and regional artists and arts organizations are eligible to apply for grants. The Council, appointed by the selectmen, prioritizes new initiatives and gives preference to artists and events that benefit Maynard.
Contact
[email protected]
978-897-1302
Address
195 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754-2575
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$8,600
FY26 Local Priorities
The program must occur between 1/1/26 and 12/31/26, with priority granted to those events occurring after 2/1/26.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Projects that coordinate and collaborate with multiple individuals and institutions within Maynard.
We will prioritize programs that benefit the citizens of Maynard, in particular those that emphasize content for children and seniors.
We also will prioritize projects that benefit public spaces in Maynard and encourage tourism.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corfman, Lisa | Origami Club | $175 | DIARBEKIRIAN, ARMAND | Country Music Fest | $500 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $271 | Emerson, Andrew | Heart on the River | $450 | Felixology LLC | Travel the World with Felixology series | $250 | Friends of Maynard Public Library, Inc. | Free Summer Concert in the Park | $800 | Friends of the Maynard Holiday Parade | 60th Annual Maynard Holiday Parade & Holiday Village | $500 | Maynard Community Band | Maynard Community Band Free Concerts | $800 | Maynard Hometown Heroes Banners Program | American Flags for Maynard Hometown Heroes bannerss | $500 | Maynard Pride Association, Inc. | Maynard PrideFest 2026 | $500 | Maynard Theater Association Inc | Expanding Community Accessibility to Maynard Student Performances | $660 | Page, Stephen C. | A Flowering of Song Jazz Piano Concert | $300 | Sanctuary Cultural Arts Center | Maynard Fest 2026 Family Programming | $500 | Sobkowicz Kline, Margaret J | 2026 Maynard Farmers Market Music Series | $800 | Stockwell-Alpert, Erica | Strange Maynard Independent Film Festival | $400 | The Assabet River Rail Trail, Inc. | Sculpture for Assabet River Rail Trail | $800 | Thrifty Littles | The Eco-Crafty Kid | $400 |