Monson Cultural Council
The mission of the Monson Cultural Council is to bring new and varied programs that will contribute to the vitality of our community. We award funds to projects that will reach the most residents of all ages and create rich cultural experiences.
Contact
[email protected]
413-267-4101
Address
Monson Town Office Building
110 Main Street
Monson, MA 01057-1348
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$9,200
FY26 Local Priorities
The Monson Cultural Council priorities are:
1. Projects must benefit the residents of Monson, be clear in purpose, and reflect careful planning.
2. The project must be held between January and December of the year following the application submission. Example: Applications submitted for October 16, 2025 must be for projects to be completed between January 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026.
3. Most importantly, a letter showing support / commitment is required from the sponsoring organization or venue stating when and where the event is to be held in Monson.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Applicants should read all of the Local Cultural Council Program Guidelines prior to filling out an application.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collaborative for Educational Services, Inc. | Spring Family Music Series | $500 | Friends of the Keep Homestead Museum | Music Through the Decades | $500 | Higgins, Rosemary | The CelticTradition | $300 | Mankita, Jay | Traveling Makerspace: Artful Mechanisms | $600 | Monson Cemetery Commission | Historical Cemetery Walk | $500 | Monson Garden Club | Xeriscaping | $400 | Monson Summerfest, Inc. | MagicSoul Drumline | $1,000 | Morin, Alan | Fluid Acrylic Techniques | $500 | Replanting Monson Tree Committee | Nature Journaling Walk at Flynt Park | $500 | The First Church of Monson | Millennium Magic Sweet Adelines Holiday Concert | $800 | The First Church of Monson | Celebrating Music with Kiel Krommer | $1,000 | The First Church of Monson | Silent Movie: Peter Krasinski, organ accompanist, original improvised | $1,000 | The Old Post Road Orchestra, Inc. | Musicals and More | $1,000 | Wise, Dennis | The Theft of Dignity: Webster Presentation | $950 |