Greenfield Local Cultural Council
The Greenfield Local Cultural Council awards grants to arts and culture projects that enrich the public life of Greenfield and its residents. Led by volunteers, the Council aims to mobilize resources and build capabilities to sustain a diverse, inclusive, and participatory cultural sector.
Contact
Tim Fisk
[email protected]
413-772-1548
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/Greenfield/
Address
Greenfield Community and Economic Development
14 Court Square
Greenfield, MA 01301-3510
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Application Information
FY27 Allocation
$20,800
FY27 Local Priorities
Informed by feedback provided by our community, the Greenfield Local Cultural Council has developed a set of funding priorities that complement the criteria in the statewide program guidelines. These local priorities are used to evaluate applications in a holistic way: that is, projects that are weaker in one area but stronger in another can be competitive. We commit to revisiting these priorities over time as the needs of our community change. Biennial survey results will be available for download on the GLCC page at www.greenfield-ma.gov/cultural-council.
Priority will be given to projects that take place in the city of Greenfield. Projects that take place in a neighboring community (i.e., Bernardston, Colrain, Deerfield, Gill, Leyden, Montague, Shelburne) may subsequently be considered on a case-by-case basis. Based on the results of the 2026 Community Survey, the following types of projects are strongly encouraged: live music and concerts, public art, theater and performing arts, and social justice and cultural diversity events.
To support a thriving creative and cultural ecosystem in Greenfield, the GLCC recognizes the importance of established institutions as well as new and emerging artists, groups, and organizations.
To promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and to address historical inequities in the distribution of resources, priority will be given to projects that directly address the experience of and/or are created by members of historically marginalized communities.
FY27 Local Guidelines
With limited funds available, the Greenfield Local Cultural Council is generally unable to fully fund projects. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants to include additional sources of support for the project (whether cash or in-kind) in their project budget. Successful proposals typically include a detailed plan for project implementation, including a confirmed date and venue; letters of support from any project partners; and a strategy for publicizing the funded work. Projects must be completed during the calendar year following the October application deadline, and will not be funded retroactively.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adler, K | A HAPPENING VI | $500 | Amandla, Inc. | Fiery Hope program at Greenfield Senior Center | $425 | Brown, Kathleen | Balance the Wave Contra | $445 | Calcari, Paul | Franklin County Community Chorus | $500 | Cullen, Amy | VAME. Valley Arabic Music Ensemble performance | $300 | Elkus, Eli | Musical Storytelling & Folk Songs by Eli Elkus at Stone Soup Cafe | $300 | Escamilla, Marshall | Following the Dino Tracks: Live Science Events Across Western Mass | $500 | Franklin County Pride, Inc. | Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival | $1,500 | Friends of the Franklin County Fairgrounds, Inc. | Roundhouse Winter Series of Crafting Classes | $1,250 | Gaylord, Emily | Molten Bellydance Showcase | $400 | Greenfield Business Association | Pollinator Pride Mural | $500 | Greenfield Community College | Richard D. Little Geology Collection at Greenfield Community College | $785 | Greenfield Community Television, Inc. | Lights! Camera! Greenfield! | $600 | Greenfield Community Television, Inc. | Greenfield Clip Day | $1,000 | Greenfield Farmers' Market, LLC | Farmers Market Musician/Entertainment Stipend | $1,350 | Greenfield Housing Authority | Read Between the Reels: Banned Book Cinema Series | $500 | Greenfield Local Cultural Council | The Comedy Project | $600 | Greenfield Military Band | Greenfield Community Band Summer Concert Series 2026 | $800 | Greenfield Recreation Department | JingleFest | $500 | Holland, Addie Rose | Montague Square Dance and Jam | $500 | Levavi, Bella | Greenfield Crankie Fest | $500 | Levavi, Bella | How the Moth Fell In Love With The Light Winter Carnival Puppet Show | $400 | Lin, JuPong | “We, the poets, grant you refuge:” How Palestinian Poetry Inspires Activism | $500 | Local Access to Valley Arts | On the Boards 2026 | $1,000 | Looky Here Inc. | Looky Here Magazine - Year Book Edition (Publication and Release Party) | $1,000 | Musica Franklin, Inc. | Community Concert Series | $1,000 | Neill, David | Patriotic music concert by The Fanfare Brass Ensemble | $300 | Oakley, Arlo | Secrets of the Sovereigns: Franklin Co. Pride Edition | $450 | Piti Theatre Company, Inc. | Great Greenfield DinoFest | $256 | Shea Theater Arts Center, Inc. | SheaK it Up Variety Series | $1,000 | Silverthorne Theater Company, Inc. | The 2018 Handel Society MDP Competition: A Theater Thursday Reading | $750 | The Brick House Community Resource Center, Inc. | Liberation Playback Theatre 2026 Training Series | $500 | The Nolumbeka Project, Inc. | Full Snow Moon Gathering and Social Damce | $1,000 | The Nolumbeka Project, Inc. | A Celebration of Native American Art, Music, and Cultures | $250 | Tuckerman's Glasses, LLC | James Dean January | $500 | Weathervane Community Arts Corp | Montague World Music Fest | $500 |
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