Norwood Cultural Council
The mission of the Norwood Cultural Council (NCC) is to promote excellence, access, and education in the arts, humanities, history, and interpretive sciences to improve the quality of life for Norwood residents. Composed of committed volunteer residents, the NCC meets monthly with the purpose of supporting events and programs via grants funded by the Town of Norwood, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, and donations.
Contact
norwoodculturalcouncil@gmail.com
781-762-1240
Address
566 Washington St
Norwood Town Hall
Norwood, MA 02062-2203
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$16,000
FY26 Local Priorities
Priorities: This year the Norwood Cultural Council will give priority to the following areas (listed in order of the survey respondents’ preferences):
• Community-wide gatherings, such as cultural festivals, concerts, celebrations
• Nature and science education/events for the community (Nature walks, conservation, etc.)
• Public art, such as murals, sculptures, etc.
NCC Requirements:
Applications must meet local requirements:
– Program must be held within the town of Norwood and/or primarily benefit Norwood residents
– Free or low-cost entry for residents of Norwood
– The program must address NCC’s priorities
– There must be a confirmed venue; written acknowledgement by venue host must be included in application.
– Applications must demonstrate planning and be completed thoroughly.
– Applications must be received by the deadline on October 16 at 11:59 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstance.
FY26 Local Guidelines
NCC Guidelines:
A critical factor in our decision to award grants is whether the application meets our priorities and requirements.
The Norwood Cultural Council strives to support individuals and organizations from Norwood and encourages collaboration between agencies and individuals.
The NCC urges individuals and organizations that are not locally based to work with a local partner to schedule events.
Applicants should strive to secure matching funds. The NCC is not always able to award the total amount of a request.
Successful applicants will receive a direct grant; the funds are for programs conducted between January 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Applefield, Janet | Combating Hate and Prejudice | $375 | Baguma, Geoffrey | Norwood Juneteenth | $1,200 | Bassett, Lynda | Art Journaling for Beginners | $425 | Charles J. Prescott Elementary School | Communication Board | $400 | Cornelius M. Callahan School | Prismatic Magic: Black History Tribute | $1,000 | Cornelius M. Callahan School | Top Secret Science Family STEM Night | $500 | Cornelius M. Callahan School | Meet Deliliah - The North Atlantic Right Whale | $1,000 | Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School | Rhode Island Black Storytellers Performance | $450 | Easton Children's Museum, Inc. | Fossil Discoveries | $350 | Friends of Visual Arts Norwood, Inc. | Yard Art 2025 | $278 | Jeanty, Rachelle | Lens to Life: Lighting Workshop | $575 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! - a dance series | $425 | MUSIC Dance.edu | I am Autistic I am Fantastic - The Musical | $450 | Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild, Inc. | The Massachusetts High School Drama Festival | $800 | Morrill Memorial Library | 2025 Library Artist in Residence | $2,000 | Norwood Art Association, Inc. | Art in the Park | $700 | Norwood Coordinated Family & Community Engagement | Norwood Early Childhood Education Fair | $550 | Norwood Historical Society | Holiday Concerts | $450 | Parkway Concert Orchestra, Inc. | "Encore" | $580 | Saint Catherine of Siena School | Pumpernickel Puppets | $250 | Shalom-Kobii, Tal Shalom | Hear Their Voices- A tribute to Women of Color around the world | $900 | The Attleboro Museum, Inc. | High Art Exhibition: "Balance" | $200 | Thomas Balch Elementary School | The Ooch Experience | $800 | Thomas Balch Elementary School | Echo Dance group | $995 | Thomas Balch Elementary School | Tui Sutherland | $340 | Willett & Little Mustangs Preschool Academy PTO | Wingmasters: World of Owls | $700 | Willett & Little Mustangs Preschool Academy PTO | Pumpernickel Puppets: Bugsy and Friends | $700 | Willett & Little Mustangs Preschool Academy PTO | Wacky Science Show | $900 | Willett & Little Mustangs Preschool Academy PTO | Barn Babies | $900 | Willett & Little Mustangs Preschool Academy PTO | Toe Jam Puppet Band | $850 | Zammarchi, Robert | Elijah T. Grasshopper & Friends | $500 |
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