Franklin Cultural Council

The mission of the Franklin Cultural Council (FCC) is to encourage participation and enhance opportunities for enrichment in all the cultural arts throughout our community. Comprised of committed residents, the FCC meets monthly from August through May with the purpose of supporting events and programs through grants from the Town of Franklin and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Contact

franklinculturalcouncil02038@gmail.com
508-528-7900

Address
355 E Central Street
Franklin, MA 02038-1352

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Application Information

FY26 Allocation

$18,100

FY26 Local Priorities

1. Engaging Our Community:
– Held in the Town of Franklin or actively impacts Franklin residents.

2. Uplifting our Neighbors:
Links the arts to the emotional well-being of Franklinites and contributes to personal and community resiliency and joy.

3. Promoting Cultural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
Elevates the voices and experiences of historically marginalized groups to create a more inclusive cultural sector in Franklin.
“Franklin Everywhere for Everyone.”

4. Embracing Our Cultural Heritage:
Commemorates Franklin’s local history and celebrates our new traditions as we mark America 250 and Mass 250 in 2026.

5. Removing Barriers:
Makes cultural experiences accessible to all, regardless of physical or economic constraints.

6. Supporting the Next Generation of Artists:
Educates and/or supports school age children (grades K-12) in music, theatre or art programs using existing, traditional and new mediums.

Involves student art creations using STEAM concepts.

FY26 Local Guidelines

The applicant’s project should elevate the rich cultural life of our community by expanding access, improving education, promoting diversity, and encouraging participation in and appreciation of the arts, humanities, civics, history or social sciences.

The applicant’s project must provide adequate public access for all and should be documented in the grant application.

Applicants must have a clear, written commitment from the sponsoring organization or venue.

Franklin Cultural Council funds are not intended to be used as the sole source of funding for projects.

Applicant’s program positively impacts the Franklin community.

Ticket prices for events will be taken into consideration during the grant approval process and must be included in your application.

Applicants must take into consideration local and state public health guidelines in place at the time of their event.

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.