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
[email protected]
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
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adams, Amy | Painting with Amy | $1,000 | Applefield, Janet | Combatting Hate and Prejudice | $450 | Bates III, Davis R. | Two Seasonal Performances for Seniors | $900 | Davis, Alexander W. | Alex Davis and Sara Juli Try Something New | $800 | Easton Community Access Television ECAT, Inc. | Hockomock Film Festival | $500 | FHS Theatre Boosters, Inc. | Theatre Season 2026/27 | $2,000 | Franklin Art Association, Inc. | Guest Artist Demonstrations | $1,800 | Franklin Children's School, Inc. | Music & Movement at Franklin Children's School | $1,000 | Franklin Cultural District | Pop-Up Artist Series | $300 | Franklin Farmers Market | Franklin Farmers Market Entertainment | $4,000 | Franklin High School | Empty Bowls Club - Year 11 | $1,500 | Franklin High School | Night of the Arts: A Cultural Artmaking Celebration | $600 | Franklin July 4th Coalition Inc. | 2026 Franklin July 4th Celebration | $2,500 | Franklin LGBTQ Alliance Inc. | Celebrate with Pride 2026 | $1,000 | Franklin Performing Arts Company, Inc. | FPAC Arts Access Ticket Lottery | $1,500 | Franklin Public Library | Boston Typewriter Orchestra Performance | $750 | Franklin Public Library | New England Irish Harp Orchestra Concert | $600 | Franklin Public Schools | Hearts of Kindness | $1,200 | Franklin United Methodist Church | Pulling Out All the Stops: Concert & History of the Geo. Reed Organ at Franklin UMC | $2,000 | Hartman, David | Mostly Baroque Presents: Lore, Myths & Legends and Handel's Messiah | $2,000 | Jazzhers, Inc. | Jazzhers Jams | $1,500 | M.M.A.S., Inc. | Mass Arts Center partnership with Franklin Council on Aging | $750 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! a dance series | $500 | Newman, Howard | Musical Baseball Show | $400 | O'Brien, Kymberlee | Brain Fitness Across Mulitple Domains | $1,200 | Oberoi, Krishan | "Glamlet" or "The Sun Was Out, So We Died Inside" | $1,000 | SAFE Coalition, Inc. | The Adolescent Wellness Center Theater Program | $5,000 | Southeastern Massachusetts Community Wind Symphony, Inc. | Band Concert | $650 | Taylor, Celia | Let's Get It Started Dance Crew (Adaptive) | $500 | Town of Franklin | "Where's the Toast" Memory Cafe | $1,800 | earls, alan | Ben Franklin Innovation Month | $900 | rao, swati | Desi Swag Queens | $500 |