Harvard Cultural Council
The Harvard Cultural Council’s purpose is to promote and support the vitality of the cultural resources within the Harvard community. A wide variety of activities considered for annual grant funding include community gatherings such as concerts, plays and festivals; arts, science and environmental education in the schools and at the public library; projects focusing on local history and diversity, restoration and preservation.
Contact
Marijke Vallaeys
harvardculturalcouncil@gmail.com
650-533-0360
Address
Harvard Town Hall
13 Ayer Road
Harvard, MA 01451-1458
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$6,200
FY25 Local Priorities
The Harvard Cultural Council gathers input from the community on a regular basis and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. Based on feedback from the periodic surveys, the HCC local priorities are as follows:
We encourage submissions in the areas of artistic performances of any kind, local historic programs, and other projects clearly within the guidelines of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
We focus on events and activities that take place in Harvard and serve Harvard residents. We strongly encourage applicants to partner with a local Harvard sponsor before applying.
Also note that applications for general operating expenses, fund scholarships or (non-municipal) capital expenses will not be considered.
All applications must be made online; no paper applications will be considered, according to the state policy.
FY25 Local Guidelines
All applications must be submitted by October 16. Late applications will not be considered.
Applications from organizations and individuals based in Harvard and surrounding towns are given priority. Applicants not affiliated with a local or regional organization must include a letter of support from a Harvard-based partner organization confirming performance date and venue.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the council members for assistance if needed.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ayer Shirley Regional High School | The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) | $250 | Clear Path for Veterans New England, Inc. | Connecting with Veterans through the Healing Power of Music: A Live Music Series | $500 | Contemporary Arts International, Inc. | 2024 Stone Carving Symposium | $250 | Devens Historical Museum, Inc. | Fort Devens Museum 2024 Lectures | $300 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $300 | Fitchburg Art Museum, Inc. | 88th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft | $200 | Groton Hill Music, Inc. | Bach's Lunch Concert Series | $400 | Harvard Public Library | Chinese Acrobat Li Liu | $500 | Harvard's Cultural Collaborative, Inc. | Climate Stories Project - Music Presentation and Performance | $400 | Klein, Ellery | An Evening of Irish Music with Fódhla | $450 | McLellan, Dave | Concert In Your Living Room at Fivesparks 2 | $319 | Nashoba Symphonic Band | Nashoba Symphonic Band | $300 | Open Door Theatre of Acton, Inc. | The Wizard of Oz | $350 | Parnes, Janet | The Unsung Heroine Behind the New Deal Parts 1 & 2 | $400 | The Harvard Town Band, Inc. | Fourth of July parade | $250 | Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc. | Artistic Movement: Moving to Heal | $450 | Warner Free Lecture | Roots of Traditional and Contemporary Gospel Music | $200 |
