Maynard Cultural Council
The Maynard Cultural Council supports community cultural projects through its grant programs. It awards grants to local organizations that adhere to the Massachusetts Cultural Council Guidelines as well as our local Maynard Guidelines. Local and regional artists and arts organizations are eligible to apply for grants. The Council, appointed by the selectmen, places priority on new initiatives and gives preference to artists and events that benefit Maynard.
Contact
culturaldistrict@townofmaynard.net
978-897-1302
Address
195 Main Street
Maynard, MA 01754-2575
Application Information
FY24 Allocation
$8,300
FY24 Local Priorities
We would like to prioritize projects that do any of the below:
Encourages interaction between citizens
Occurs in Downtown Maynard
Supports elderly
Supports children
FY24 Local Guidelines
Programs must occur during calendar year 2024
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpaugh Cotter, Priscilla | Tiny Dragons Downtown | $400 | Connors, Kimberley | Native American Archaeology along the Assabet | $350 | Corfman, Lisa | Tzfat in Maynard | $450 | Dalton, John | Spheres of Influence Masterclass/performance | $400 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $400 | Fanara, Patricia | Maynard Jazz Jam | $600 | Friends of Maynard Public Library, Inc. | Free Summer Concert in the Park | $700 | Friends of the Maynard Holiday Parade | 2022 & 2023 Maynard Holiday Parades | $1,500 | Lewis, Stephen | The Irish Struggles - A Poster History | $58 | Maynard Anti-Racism Alliance | Film screening of "Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked The World" | $600 | Maynard Community Band | Maynard Community Band (MCB) Free Concerts | $1,500 | Maynard Community Gardeners | Adaptive Gardening Practices & Resources | $865 | Open Door Theatre of Acton, Inc. | The SpongeBob Musical | $329 | Pederson, Neil | Survivors: exploring and the incredible resiliency of old growth forests through art, science, and literature. | $900 | Shea, Denise | "Intersection: where art meets community" | $624 | Sobkowicz Kline, Margaret J | The 2023 Farmers Market Music Series | $1,500 | Wirth, Carolyn | Improve educational, scientific information at the Pollinator Meadow at ArtSpace using permanent signage | $390 |
