Dunstable Cultural Council

The Dunstable Cultural Council is a local chapter of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Council’s mission is to provide entertaining educational programs for the community of Dunstable. Each year, the council members re-appropriate state funds provided to Dunstable for programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities for the benefit of our townspeople.

Contact

Sue Fayne
sfayne@gmail.com
978-649-4514

Address
Dunstable Town Hall
511 Main Street
Dunstable, MA 01827-1313

Application Information

FY26 Allocation

$5,700

FY26 Local Priorities

2025 Council Priorities
The Dunstable Cultural Council gathers input from the community yearly and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. This year the Dunstable Cultural Council will give priority to:
1) Local events that benefits a variety of people in the town such as the summer concert series.
2) Events that are held locally in the school or library.
3) Events that benefit children and seniors.
4) Events that benefit the elderly.

FY26 Local Guidelines

Council Guidelines
In addition to the state criteria, applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
1. How well the program meets our local priorities.
2. Community support and involvement.
3. Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant.
4. Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of a community’s underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities.
5. Financial need.
6. Demonstrated planning.
7. Have secured a local venue.

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.