Scituate Cultural Council
The Scituate Cultural Council (SCC) is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s (MCC) Local Cultural Council Program – the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation. Each year, the MCC distributes funds to the SCC, which grants these funds to local individuals, schools and organizations in support of arts, humanities, and interpretive science projects for the benefit of Scituate residents.
The SCC is comprised of volunteers appointed by the Scituate Select Board and is responsible for reviewing grant applications and awarding monies. The most-recent grant cycle (FY2024) awarded 20 grants, totaling $9,750, for projects benefiting the Scituate community featuring a wide range of cultural disciplines, including: Cultural Education and Exchanges ($4,000); Interpretive Sciences ($1000); and Performing Arts ($4,750).
The SCC partnered with the Town of Scituate, the Scituate Harbor Business Association, and the Scituate Arts Association in spearheading a successful application process to obtain Cultural District designation for Scituate Harbor, and the SCC will continue to support the Scituate Harbor Cultural District.
Contact
Brenda O'Brien, Chairperson
[email protected]
781-545-8740
Address
600 Chief Justice Cushing Way
Scituate, MA 02066-3229
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$8,300
FY26 Local Priorities
The Scituate Cultural Council (SCC) supports projects that enrich community life through cultural education and exchanges, interpretive science, and the performing arts. In FY2025, SCC reviewed 44 applications requesting $38,800 and awarded 32 grants totaling $8,800, with typical awards ranging from $150–$500.
We welcome proposals from local residents, organizations, and credentialed professionals, and we encourage applicants to seek support from neighboring town LCCs, in addition to Scituate CC funding. In keeping with state guidelines, we value projects that expand access to the arts, support historically under-funded communities, and engage residents of all ages. Our goal is to strengthen cultural life in Scituate by making the arts and humanities accessible, engaging, and inclusive.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Scituate Cultural Council is committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive cultural community in Scituate. Our grant awards reflect the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing the value that a wide range of voices and perspectives brings to our cultural life. In alignment with the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC), we prioritize racial equity and access, ensuring that our funding supports diverse artistic endeavors and broad community participation.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Choral Art Society of the South Shore, Inc. | Winter Light | $250 | Cushing Elementary School | Artist in Residence Program SSAC | $150 | James P. Harrington Organization, Inc. | Innovation Camp Week | $250 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop SQUARE Dance for Seniors! | $280 | Nelson, Elizabeth | Mini Big Top - A Mini Circus for Mini Readers | $450 | North River Arts Society, Inc. | 49th Annual Festival of the Arts | $500 | North and South Rivers Watershed Association, Inc. | WaterWatch Lecture Series | $500 | Old Ship Candlelight Concerts | Candlelight Concerts | $200 | Satuit Concert Band Corp. | Summer Band Concert (one concert) | $700 | Scituate Housing Authority | September-Fest | $250 | Scituate Public Schools | Jazz Workshops- Instrumental and Vocal | $800 | Scituate Town Library | Garden of Threads | $1,500 | South Shore Art Center, Inc. | Artist in Residence (AIR) – FREE programming for South Shore schoolchildren. | $500 | South Shore Children's Chorus, Corp. | Encore 2026: Community Choir Festival & Concert | $220 | Spotlight Music and Theater Academy, Inc | Mean Girls: The Musical | $500 | Talking Information Center, Incorporated | talking Information Center Live Radio Play and Broadcast for Blind and Low Vision Listeners | $500 | The Arc of the South Shore, Inc. | Events for All: Celebrating and Supporting Our Individuals and Their Families | $200 | The Broad Cove Chorale - Unicorn Singers, Inc. | Unicorn Singers 2025-2026 concert season | $250 | The James Library & Center for Arts Charitable Trust | Actress Sheryl Faye as Abigail Adams | $300 | The Scituate C.O.R.S.E Foundation, Corporation | Middle School Band Consultant | $1,000 |