Taunton Cultural Council
The Taunton Cultural Council comprises a group of local volunteers, who are appointed by the Mayor, and who help promote and facilitate activities and the arts in Taunton. The Council oversees the distribution of Massachusetts Cultural Council funds to support programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences. We have funded programs that served teachers and students, seniors, artists, community events, and annual events that cover a wide, cross-section of Taunton.
Locally-raised funding may be used to support cultural programs. The Taunton Cultural Council can also organize, promote, and support single and ongoing cultural events and activities; such special programs are currently being considered. Our goal is to constantly identify and reach out to any underserved community.
Contact
Peter C. Hoye, Chairperson
[email protected]
508-821-1000
Address
City Hall
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780-3430
Connect on Social
Facebook
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$56,800
FY26 Local Priorities
Information not provided
FY26 Local Guidelines
The Taunton Cultural Council funds projects that directly benefit the Taunton residents and neighboring communities. Priority is given to proposals for programs that make it easy for Taunton residents to attend, use local artists and venues, and serve a variety of less visible Taunton communities such as high needs children, senior citizens, veterans, LGBTQ+ organizations, and organizations that center on BiPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals and communities.
Council Guidelines
1. We award Reimbursement Grants – We reimburse grantees based on the funds they have expended; supporting documentation must be included.
2. Applications must be submitted online. No paper copies are accepted.
3. Correspondence for approved grants MUST always contain the Grant Number and Project Title as shown in the approval letter.
4. Grant Reimbursement requests MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL. Please do not send submissions via US Mail.
5. Written commitment of artist/performer/venue must be included in proposal.
6. Community benefit ranks high in the Council’s grants decisions.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Applause Academy, MA. Inc. | TPAC Summer Educational Theatre 2026 | $2,000 | Applause Academy, MA. Inc. | Theatre in our Community: 25/26 Nemasket Series | $2,000 | Applause Academy, MA. Inc. | Theatre Education in Our Community: TPAC Applause Series 25/26 | $2,000 | Bates III, Davis R. | A Celtic Celebration: A Performance for Seniors | $550 | Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro South, Inc. | Summer Arts Specialist | $2,000 | Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Theatre Company | B-P Theatre Company's Spring Musical | $3,000 | Community Autism Resources, Incorporated | Social Gatherings for Autistic Adults | $900 | Daly, Rachel | Hornithology Ensemble “Broadway” | $200 | Downtown Taunton Foundation, Inc. | Downtown Concert Series | $3,000 | Downtown Taunton Foundation, Inc. | Mural in Weir Street Tunnel | $3,000 | Downtown Taunton Foundation, Inc. | Downtown Art Jam | $3,000 | Druyan, Ron | Tiny Tutti | $250 | Easton Community Access Television ECAT, Inc. | Hockomock FIlm Festival | $500 | Every Place Is A Concept Southcoast, Corp | EPIC Street Piano | $1,670 | Every Place Is A Concept Southcoast, Corp | Living Traditions: Old Time Fiddle Session & Balance and Swing Contradance | $500 | Express Yourself, Inc. | BLOOM - Express Yourself | $300 | Friends of Boyden Refuge, Inc | Educational Nature Programs | $1,370 | Friends of The Taunton Public Library, Inc. | Moroccan Henna Night | $400 | Friends of The Taunton Public Library, Inc. | The Poop Museum-Part 2 | $600 | Girls Incorporated of Taunton | Summer Activities | $2,000 | Haller, Evan | Interactive Music Concert for Young Children and Their Families | $475 | Lappen, Henry | Henry the Juggler Performance | $450 | Lewis - Parks, Andrew | Lewis and Ferri present "The Coffee House" | $595 | Lights On Committee | City of Taunton Lights On Festival 2025 | $2,000 | Lines and Spaces, Inc | After-School Music Program | $1,000 | Lines and Spaces, Inc | Community Concert Series | $1,500 | M.M.A.S., Inc. | Mass Arts Center partnership with Taunton Council on Aging | $750 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop SQUARE Dance for Seniors! and chair dance | $900 | MUSIC Dance.edu | I am Autistic I am Fantastic - The Musical | $780 | Mayor's Worthy Cause | Summer Celebration | $2,000 | Mayor's Worthy Cause | Black History Month | $1,000 | Motha, Ian | 60s Music Night | $3,000 | Newman, Howard | Knock on Wood, acoustic folk-rock duo | $550 | NoteAble Blend Chorus | A cappella chorus performance | $400 | Schofield, Danielle | The Sonic Angel Project - Sound for Seniors | $1,200 | Silvia, Elizabeth | The Catnip Junkies Band Live! | $1,800 | Southeastern Massachusetts Festival Chorus, Inc. | Sing We Now of Christmas and The Wonderful World of Stage and Screen | $4,500 | Staton, Teresa | Hydrangeas Portuguese Paint Night | $300 | Taunton Art Association | Taunton Art Association Celebrates America | $673 | Taunton City Band, Inc. | Taunton City Band 2026 Concert Series | $3,600 | Taunton Civic Chorus, Inc. | Taunton Civic Chorus Performances: Spring: March On! Celebrating 250 years of America’s Independence & Winter Performance Program TBA | $3,342 | Taunton Diversity Network, Inc. | TDN 6th Annual Cultural Fair and Juneteenth Celebration | $2,000 | Taunton Public Schools | A Taunton Story; Many Voices, One Community | $1,100 | Taunton Public Schools | They ARE Like US- Culturally Relevant Artist Mentors | $500 | The Center on Main | (Free-to-Public) Live Music Events | $4,000 | The Voices Unheard Ensemble | Voices Unheard 2026 Concert Season | $2,000 | Tincknell, Roger L. | Halloween, Seasonal Songs, and Sing-alongs | $600 | York, Matt | Willie Nelson - Songs & Stories w/ Matt York | $500 |