Blackstone Cultural Council

The Blackstone Cultural Council seeks to promote excellence, inclusion, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and sciences to foster a rich cultural life for all Blackstone residents.

Contact

Julie Wingate, Treasurer
[email protected]
401-999-5511
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/blackstone/

Address
15 Saint Paul Street
Blackstone, MA 01504-2295

Application Information

FY27 Allocation

$9,200

FY27 Local Priorities

The Blackstone Cultural Council (BCC) gathers input from the community every three years and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. This year we will prioritize proposals in the visual arts, local history, performing arts, sciences, and youth participation in creative cultural activities.

In addition to the funding priorities previously listed, the BCC will prioritize proposals that meet the following criteria:

The proposal is well researched and documented with a clear and complete plan for execution. This includes location and date or tentative date.

The proposal primarily benefits Blackstone residents.

The proposal serves a large percentage of the population.

The proposal recognizes the cultural diversity of Blackstone.

In addition to the state criteria, proposals will be evaluated using the following review criteria:

How well the program meets our local priorities

Community support and involvement

Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant

Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of our community’s underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities

Financial need

Demonstrated planning

FY27 Local Guidelines

All programs must take place in Blackstone.

Proposals should not rely solely on BCC funding. We aim to partially fund many rather than fully fund a few.

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Reimbursement Grants

FY27 Funding List

A grant list will be published here after January 15, 2027 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.