Greenfield Local Cultural Council

The Greenfield Local Cultural Council members aim to expand our cultural options in Greenfield. We are a small group that represents a wide range of people and interests. We hope to support a range of activities that allow something for everyone in our fine community.

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

FY26 Allocation

$20,200

FY26 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 will be 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. Annual 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 either take place in the city of Greenfield or are carried out by an individual, group, or organization based in Greenfield. Projects that take place in or are carried out by applicants based in a neighboring community (i.e., Bernardston, Colrain, Deerfield, Gill, Leyden, Montague, Shelburne) may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Based on the results of the 2024 Community Survey, the following types of projects are strongly encouraged: live performances and festivals, social justice and cultural diversity events, and public art.

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. We particularly welcome proposals from first-time applicants. Applicants who have received funding from the GLCC in the past are encouraged to explain how their work has evolved since their last application, and should not assume that they will receive the same funding as in prior cycles.

To promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in our community 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 those who identify as Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color, Asian Pacific Islander Desi American, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other minoritized sexualities or gender identities, refugees, immigrants, elders, low-income individuals and families or people with disabilities.

FY26 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, distributing, and/or disseminating 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