Berlin Cultural Council
The purpose of the Berlin Cultural Council is to provide and maintain the vitality of local cultural resources and to insure these resources are shared within the Berlin community. The Council is committed to funding a diverse cross-section of activities. We support a broad variety of art forms, the ongoing work of individual artists, environmental education projects, collaborative proposals that bring together artists and other types of organizations, local cultural groups and projects that serve specific populations – youth, elders, low-income, disabled.
Contact
culturalcouncil@townofberlin.com
978-838-0150
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/berlin/
Address
Berlin Town Offices
23 Linden Street
Berlin, MA 01503-1669
Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$5,700
FY25 Local Priorities
The purpose of the Berlin Cultural Council is to provide and maintain the vitality of local cultural resources in the Berlin community.
The council is committed to funding a broad variety of programs that bring the arts, culture and education to all of those in our community.
Applicants that plan on holding a program in Berlin must already have a sponsor, venue, and performance date secured in order to be considered for a grant.
Applications must be completed using the MCC online application by October 16, 2024. No mailed-in paper applications will be considered.
All supporting documents may be uploaded as PDFs. These include resumes, brochures, letters of reference/support, samples of work, etc.
Due to limited funds and high demand for our support, the Berlin Cultural Council may award smaller amounts than requested and recommends that applicants find matching funds.
Owing to the nature of the population we serve, preference may be given to projects that occur in-person over those delivered remotely. Furthermore, projects in Berlin itself and communities close by will be prioritized over those at a greater distance.
All published material and announcements regarding programs supported by the Berlin Cultural Council must include the credit statement “This program was supported in part by a grant from the Berlin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.” and the MCC logo found on the MCC website.
Please contact the Berlin Cultural Council with any questions via e-mail: culturalcouncil@townofberlin.com
FY25 Local Guidelines
I. Program Purpose and Review Criteria
The purpose of the Berlin Cultural Council is to provide and maintain the vitality of local cultural resources and to ensure these resources are shared within the Berlin community. The Council is committed to funding a diverse cross-section of activities. We support a broad variety of art forms, the ongoing work of individual artists, environmental education projects, collaborative proposals that bring together artists and other types of organizations, local cultural groups and projects that serve specific populations — youth, elders, low-income, disabled.
BCC Local Guidelines and Instructions
II. Application Process
Applications must be completed using the MCC online application by October 16, 2024. No mailed-in paper applications will be considered.
All supporting documents may be uploaded as PDFs. These include resumes, brochures, letters of reference/support, samples of work, etc.
III. Funding
Payments are made on a reimbursement basis only. Reimbursements generally take 4 to 6 weeks. Applicants can find the reimbursement form at:
https://massculturalcouncil.org/documents/lccreim.pdf
Projects and payment requests must be completed within a year of the final award notification. With permission of the Berlin Cultural Council, progress or interim payments may be requested for the portion of the project that has been carried out. Final reimbursement will not be made until the project is completed. The Berlin Cultural Council appreciates being notified before the commencement of funded projects.
Due to the limited funds available and the high demand for support, the Berlin Cultural Council often awards smaller amounts than requested and asks that applicants find matching funds or scale back their projects. Awards typically range from $250 to $1,000. A few larger awards are given from time to time. In cases where a project is partially funded, the Council may request an explanation of how the project will be modified. Requests for extensions beyond the grant period will be considered on a case-by-case basis and must be submitted in writing no later than one year from the approval letter date. The Council will review and vote on the request and notify applicants in writing of its decision.
IV. Acknowledgment
In all published materials and announcements regarding the activities supported by Berlin Cultural Council funds, the sponsoring group or individual must acknowledge this support with a written and/or verbal credit statement or by using the Mass Cultural Council logo. The credit statement is “This program is supported in part by a grant from the Berlin Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.”
The logo is available online at: https://massculturalcouncil.org/about/contracts/credit-logos/
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Public Library | No Irish Need Apply: The History of the Irish in Boston | $400 | Berlin Public Library | Welcome to the Graveyard | $650 | Berlin Public Library | Zombie Survival Workshop | $675 | Berlin Public Library | One Up Games Day | $420 | Berlin Public Library | Todd Goodwin Storyteller-Cooperative Games facilitator | $250 | Berlin Senior Citizens Association | Climate change with Harvey Leonard | $225 | Berlin Senior Citizens Association | St. Paddy's Day afternoon fun | $500 | Berlin Senior Citizens Association | Christmas with Tony Funches | $450 | Cranford, Gina | Sound Immersion Experience | $400 | LINK Incorporated | The Stories of Hansel and Gretel & Peter and the Wolf | $845 | Nashoba Symphonic Band | Nashoba Symphonic Band | $300 | Northborough Area Community Chorus Inc | "All That & Jazz" & 19 Cater Social Singing | $585 | Old Methodist Episcopal Church of Berlin, Inc. | Summer Outdoor Concert Series | $1,000 | Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc. | Artistic Pathways: Expressive Therapies for Cancer Support | $500 |
