Rockport Cultural Council
The Rockport Cultural Council gives small grants, usually from $250 to $750. We fund a wide variety of projects involving the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.
We offer tutoring for grant proposals,
We fund projects by organizations and individuals, and projects that serve adults and children.
We do not fund scholarships, fellowships, or bricks and mortar projects.
Contact
Christine Downing
culturalcouncil@rockportma.gov
617-233-0791
Address
34 Broadway
Rockport, MA 01966-1598
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$5,700
FY25 Local Priorities
The Rockport Cultural Council gives small grants, usually from $250 to $750. We fund a wide variety of projects involving the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.
We offer tutoring for grant proposals, and appreciate hearing from applicants at least two weeks before the deadline. Though this is not required, it can aid our understanding of your project.
Be sure to include answers to these questions in your proposal:
What – describe your project briefly in 2 sentences;
When and Where the project will take place;
Who are the key participants;
Amount Requested, Total Project Cost and how RCC funds will be spent.
We fund projects by organizations and individuals. Fiscal agents are not required in order to apply or receive funds.
We do not fund scholarships, fellowships, or bricks and mortar projects.
FY25 Local Guidelines
The Rockport Cultural Council gives small grants, usually from $250 to $750. We fund a wide variety of projects involving the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences.
We offer tutoring for grant proposals, and appreciate hearing from applicants at least two weeks before the deadline. Though this is not required, it can aid our understanding of your project.
Be sure to include answers to these questions in your proposal:
What – describe your project briefly in 2 sentences;
When and Where the project will take place;
Who are the key participants;
Amount Requested, Total Project Cost and how RCC funds will be spent.
We fund projects by organizations and individuals. Fiscal agents are not required in order to apply or receive funds.
We do not fund scholarships, fellowships, or bricks and mortar projects.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Ann Museum, Inc. | Snapshots & Impressions: Cape Ann Student Exhibitions | $460 | Cape Ann Symphony Orchestra, Inc. | Youth Initiative 2024 | $390 | Gloucester Stage Company, Inc. | Golden-Age Engagement Group for WIPEOUT | $290 | Jonathan Bayliss Society, Inc. | Granite and the Sea (preliminary title) | $350 | Kenneally, Rebecca | Mike Block and Balla Kouyaté | $330 | Kestrel Educational Adventures | Natural Science Field Programs for RES | $390 | Lanes Coven Theater Co. | Lanes Coven 2024 Season | $440 | Manship Artist Residence and Studios, Inc. | Firefly Fiesta | $400 | Old Sloop Presents | Music Concert by the Joy Clark trio | $330 | Rockport Acoustic Music Festival | Rockport Acoustic Music Festival | $400 | Rockport Exchange Corporation | Showcasing local musicians at Rockport Farmers Markets | $360 | Rockport High School Drama | Drama Festival 2024 | $420 | Rockport Music, Inc. | Chopped Guitars Workshop | $350 | Rockport New Year's Eve, Inc. | Rockport New Year's Eve 2023 | $440 | Windhover Foundation, Inc. | Quarry Dance Xll LIVE with dance, music, poetry | $500 |
