Norwell Cultural Council
The mission of the Norwell Cultural Council (NCC) is to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in order to improve the quality of life for all Norwell residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.
Contact
Cynthia Wright
cynwright171@mac.com
617-347-6107
massculturalcouncil.org
Address
Norwell Town Hall
93 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061-2449
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$6,800
FY26 Local Priorities
1. Grants are considered on the basis of clarity of purpose, community involvement, and financial need, with a strong focus on the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. Awards typically range from $100-$500.
2. Grants are considered if they serve to enrich and support the Norwell community and its programs. Programs taking place outside Norwell will be evaluated according to the extent that they may serve a significant or underserved portion of our town population.
3. Grants are not to be used to fund projects of a continuing nature unless content/audience varies.
4. All applications must have a confirmed supporting venue in place. The date may be flexible, but the evidence of this set venue is necessary to the grant approval process. The attachment of a letter or email of intent from the venue is acceptable.
5. Grants are accepted that support K-12 field trips to attend programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences. Transportation costs are not supported.
6. Further eligibility information is available at massculturalcouncil.org under the Local Cultural Council Program link. https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/.
FY26 Local Guidelines
1. The deadline for the next filing period is October 16,2025. Applications are available online at Massculturalcouncil.org. Hard copies of grants are not accepted.
2. Once completed and signed, grant applications must be electronically submitted to the Council by 4:00 PM on the due date. Again, instructions for this can be found at massculturalcouncil.org
3. If applying for funding for more than one program, you must submit an application for each program.
4. Applications are reviewed during an open meeting, the date of which is posted at Town Hall.
5. Applicants will be notified in writing of the Council’s decision. Applicants who are denied funding will be given fifteen (15) days to apply in writing for reconsideration.
6. Grant money is dispensed on a reimbursement basis only. Upon completion of the project or program, all required forms, including a W-9, along with proof of payment must be submitted. The program contact will be sent a reimbursement form link to use for their payment request. Reimbursement generally takes 4-6 weeks.
7. Projects and payment requests need to be completed within a year of the final award notification.
8. In all published materials and announcements regarding activities supported by the NCC funds, the sponsoring group or individual must acknowledge this support with a written or verbal credit or by using the MCC logo. The credit statement is: This program is supported in part by a grant from the Norwell Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency. The logo is available online at www.massculturalcouncil.org/contracts/logos. This credit is required by the MCC, and failure to comply may jeopardize future funding. In addition posters for display at venues are available upon request to the Norwell LCC.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Applefield, Janet | Combating Hate and Prejudice | $350 | Grace Farrar Cole School | Franklin Park Zoo - Educational Program | $400 | Grace Farrar Cole School | Northeast Passage - Similarity Awareness Program | $600 | Hanover Historical Society | North River Pop-Up Museum | $300 | Mass Audubon South East Region | Nature and Art for Families | $200 | North River Arts Society, Inc. | Festival of the Arts | $200 | North and South Rivers Watershed Association, Inc. | WaterWatch Lecture Series | $500 | Norwell Council on Aging | Drumming | $450 | Norwell Council on Aging | Past The Cemetery Gate | $247 | Norwell High School | Norwell Cares 2025 | $1,000 | Norwell Middle School | Field Trip to the Museum of Science Planetarium & IMAX Theater | $300 | Norwell Middle School | Visit from Holocaust Survivor - Jack Trumpeter | $300 | Norwell Middle School | Reading Resources for 7th graders | $500 | Norwell Public Library | Reading is Magic | $350 | Norwell Public Library | End of Summer Reading Mini Golf! | $350 | South Shore Art Center, Inc. | The Inspired I – Paid Youth Art Apprenticeships | $500 | South Shore Young Men's Christian Association | Greenhouse and Gardens Series with Laura Horky | $100 | South Shore Young Men's Christian Association | Rainforest Reptiles Show | $100 | The James Library & Center for Arts Charitable Trust | Norwell High School AP Art Show | $50 | The James Library & Center for Arts Charitable Trust | Actor JT Turner Presents the Adventures of Benjamin Franklin | $50 | The James Library & Center for Arts Charitable Trust | International Jazz Vocalist Lori Williams | $50 | The James Library & Center for Arts Charitable Trust | Evan Murphy Bluegrass Band | $50 | William G. Vinal Elementary School | Crocodile River Music | $1,000 |
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