Athol Cultural Council
The Athol Cultural Council is committed to the enhancing the cultural life of the community by providing the opportunity for funding quality programming.
Applications are available beginning on September 1, and through the October 17 submission deadline.
Please be sure to carefully read and follow LCC Program Guidelines and Council Priorities to ensure your application is completed properly.
Feel free to email or call if you have questions about the application process.
Contact
Robin Brzozowski
culturalcouncil@townofathol.org
978-249-9515
Address
568 Main Street
Athol, MA 01331-1888
Connect on Social
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Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$15,800
FY23 Local Priorities
1. Preference is given to applicants submitting a letter of support from a local sponsor / venue as part of supporting materials.
2. Preference is given to locally based artists and non-profit organizations for projects that will enhance the cultural life of the Athol community.
The Athol Cultural Council Priorities were approved August 2022.
FY23 Local Guidelines
1. Paper applications will NOT be accepted.
2. All supporting materials must be no more than three pages and submitted online with your application.
3. Travel, chaperones and refreshments are not funded.
4. The Athol Cultural Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council must be mentioned in any publicity.
5. When submitting multiple applications to the Athol Cultural Council a letter identifying the priority of the applications must be submitted online with each application.
6. Submissions that do not adhere to the LCC Program Guidelines and Council Priorities will not be considered.
7. Applicants will be notified via email of their approval or denial.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jurek, Kelsey | Delvena Theatre Company Presents: Isabella! | $400 |
| Barrett, Cynthia | Emma and Belley: Little Detectives, A Bilingual Book | $300 |
| MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise for Seniors! | $380 |
| The Athol Historical Society, Inc. | Uniquely Quabbin magazine | $1,000 |
| Athol Council on Aging | North Quabbin Senior Picnic | $400 |
| Boughton, Emily | BiblioBox Books | $520 |
| Brzozowski, Robin | Museum Passes | $410 |
| Winchendon Winds, Inc. | Winchendon Winds 2022 Concert Series | $200 |
| Athol-Royalston Middle School | Crocodile River Music | $1,250 |
| Friends of the Athol Public Library, Inc. | Plants Go to War | $400 |
| Athol Bird and Nature Club, Inc. | Interpretive Digital information for exhibits | $1,500 |
| Friends of the Athol Public Library, Inc. | Make a Fresh Greenery Wreath with Rachel | $450 |
| Johnny Appleseed Trail Association, Inc. | Appleseed Country Fair - Live Entertainment | $1,000 |
| Brzozowski, Robin | Vision Board | $375 |
| Friends of the Athol Public Library, Inc. | Animal World Experience | $400 |
| Friends of the Athol Public Library, Inc. | Author visit - Peter Abrahams | $750 |
| Boughton, Emily | Teach Yourself Kits for Teens | $1,000 |
| Cope, Jr., Edward L. | Impromptu Magic for Camping | $450 |
| Athol Council on Aging | A Musical Journey Through The Years | $375 |
| Gardner Area League of Artists, Inc. | GALA Annual Spring Art Show 2020 | $500 |
| Friends of the Athol Public Library, Inc. | Insect Safari with Professor Bugman | $150 |
| Beals Memorial Library | Beals Con: "The Sea Story" | $50 |
| Boughton, Emily | Teen Zombie Survival Course | $540 |
| Green, Jesse M. | CHAINSAWS, CHEESEBURGERS AND ROCK N' ROLL- LIVE! | $500 |
| Orange Revitalization Partnership, Inc. | Starry Starry Night craft and entertainment table | $400 |
