Hubbardston Cultural Council
The mission of the Hubbardston Cultural Council is to promote excellence, access, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in order to enhance the quality of life in our community. The MCC strives to achieve these goals through the funding of local arts projects and programs with grants to benefit the Hubbardston community. Anyone considering a community project that would fit the Cultural Council’s criteria is encouraged to apply for upcoming grants.
Contact
Jonathan Brinker
jonathan.brinker@gmail.com
978-696-6477
Address
7 Main Street
Hubbardston, MA 01452-1451
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$6,700
FY25 Local Priorities
The mission of the Hubbardston Cultural Council is to promote excellence, access, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in order to enhance the quality of life in our community. The Massachusetts Community Council strives to achieve these goals through the funding of local arts projects and programs with grants to benefit the Hubbardston community. Anyone considering a community project that would fit the Cultural Council’s criteria is encouraged to apply for upcoming grants.
The Hubbardston Cultural Council gives priority to
– Applicants that have secured a local venue
– Projects that serve all ages, with emphasis on unique programming directed towards the interests of the community
– Projects that celebrate Hubbardston’s history, agriculture, and rural character
In addition to the state criteria, applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
– How well the program meets our local priorities
– Community support and involvement
– Evidence of dedication of the applicant to the program.
– Evidence of being able to advertise / publicize their activity to our community
– Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of a community’s under served populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities
– Financial need
FY25 Local Guidelines
The Hubbardston Cultural Council requests a copy of any supporting materials; requests a list of other towns the same application is being submitted to; and prohibits solicitation of any kind for unrelated products or services.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Path for Veterans New England, Inc. | Build-A-Flag Woodworking Art Therapy Workshop for Veterans | $410 | Cormier, Denis | Songs of Yesteryear | $150 | Hamelin, Richard L. | Magical Potter's Wheel | $375 | Hart, Francis | The “Beat Generation” - A Cultural Review of the 1950s Through Music | $550 | Hubbardston Historical Society, Inc | Gothic Tales by Candlelight | $525 | Hubbardston Lions Club, Inc | ED the Magician | $345 | Hubbardston Lions Club, Inc | Julie Balloonie | $250 | Hubbardston Lions Club, Inc | Belly Dancing Performance - Troupe Salaamati | $300 | Hubbardston Lions Club, Inc | Fun Science Workshop | $75 | Lappen, Henry | Henry the Juggler Performance | $450 | Maichack, Gregory | Painting Seascapes Inspired by Winslow Homer: Maintaining Habitats | $500 | Manselle, Jafar | “West African Drumming Workshop - Come Out to Play” | $250 | Pervier, Florence | Children's Parade - Ladies Aux | $500 | Special Event of Hubbardston | Summer concert series | $1,500 | The Athol Historical Society, Inc. | Uniquely Quabbin magazine | $250 | Winchendon Winds, Inc. | Winchendon Winds 2024 Concert Series | $100 | the Wizard, Ed | Reading is Magic | $450 |
