Saugus Cultural Council

The Saugus Cultural Council seeks to enhance the quality of life for Saugus residents by promoting and funding community cultural events through funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Saugus Cultural Council awards a number of annual grants to individuals and organizations. These grants in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences serve to add vibrancy to the town and introduce a cross-section of cultural events that enrich community life and connect citizens of different ages and generations.

Contact

Tori Darnell
saugusculturalcouncil@gmail.com
339-440-1017

Address
298 Central Street
Saugus, MA 01906-2120

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Application Information

FY26 Allocation

$15,500

FY26 Local Priorities

The Saugus Cultural Council is committed to supporting cultural arts programs and events that showcase diversity and add vibrancy to enhance residents’ wellbeing in the Town of Saugus. The cultural art disciplines are broadly defined to include the visual arts, education, dance, drama, interpretive science, the environment, literature, music, public art, and wellness.

Priority is given to applicants from Saugus organizations, individuals, and organizers, and applications for programs and events taking place in the Town of Saugus.

FY26 Local Guidelines

Funding decisions are based on a set of defined criteria to ensure grants support meaningful, accessible, and community-centered initiatives. Grants must support a one-time or series of programs/events, field trip/school program expenses (excluding transportation), or support a nonprofit’s operating or capital projects. The minimum funding request is $150 and not to exceed $4,000. Projects must follow ADA accessibility guidelines or provide a clear plan to create accessibility. Project dates need to be between July 1, 2025 and December 31, 2026.

Applicants are highly encouraged to have a confirmed or planned venue and date, propose programs/events that directly impact or are located in Saugus, and are free and inclusive to the community.

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Reimbursement Grants

FY26 Funding List

A grant list will be published here after January 17, 2026 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.