Sudbury Cultural Council
Established in 1982 as part of a statewide program to develop cultural programs in local communities, the Sudbury Cultural Council (SCC) supports and promotes community originated projects and activities in the arts, humanities, and sciences that benefit the residents of Sudbury. The SCC’s vision is to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural landscape and to promote community engagement and connection. We welcome grant applications that support local artists and cultural organizations to cultivate a thriving creative community.
The SCC prioritizes programs that take place in Sudbury or where a large portion of the participants are from Sudbury, either as performers, leaders, or audience members. The SCC also considers grant applications for programs in contiguous towns if the applicant can demonstrate a direct benefit to Sudbury residents. We work collaboratively with organizations in the community in helping them develop ideas for programs and events.
Contact
Erica O'Brien, Chair
culturalcouncil@sudbury.ma.us
978-639-3381
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/sudbury/
Address
Sudbury Select Board's Office
278 Old Sudbury Road
Sudbury, MA 01776-1843
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$8,400
FY25 Local Priorities
The Sudbury Cultural Council’s vision is to foster a vibrant and inclusive cultural landscape and to promote community engagement and connection.
The Sudbury Cultural Council (SCC) annually welcomes grant applications that support local artists and cultural organizations to cultivate a thriving creative community. Projects and programs encompass a diverse range of endeavors such as performances, lectures, exhibits, heritage preservation projects, events, and educational programs, all designed to enrich the lives and environment of Sudbury residents. Collaboration with community stakeholders, including schools, businesses, and grassroots organizations, strengthens the cultural ecosystem and expands opportunities for collaboration and exchange.
The SCC prioritizes programs that either occur within Sudbury or involve a substantial proportion of the community, whether as project leaders or participants. Furthermore, to cultivate innovation and variety, new applicants and projects are prioritized.
FY25 Local Guidelines
Developing a community endeavor can be a complicated process, and the Sudbury Cultural Council is happy to offer guidance or answer questions about our priorities and guidelines as you are writing your proposal. Please contact us at culturalcouncil@sudbury.ma.us.
Applications are due on or about October 15 (deadline announced each cycle). Funding is available for programs that occur in the upcoming calendar year, between January 1 and December 31. We are unable to consider applicants without a confirmed venue and date.
After you receive a grant approval, you must submit your direct grant agreement and W-9 within two weeks of notification and submit a final report upon completion of your project.
If you need to make changes to your project after being approved, you must put the request for change in writing to the Sudbury Cultural Council for approval.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $300 | Juventas Music, Inc. | Juventas New Music Ensemble | $500 | Kelly, Kaye | SheGrooves; Using Our Voices for Positive Change | $250 | Lincoln-Sudbury Civic Orchestra | Winter Concert | $500 | Lincoln-Sudbury Friends of Music, Inc. | Community Concerts Piano Tunings | $500 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! | $400 | Musicians of the Old Post Road, Inc. | Historical Chamber Music Concert: Going to Extremes | $500 | Open Door Theatre of Acton, Inc. | The Wizard of Oz | $350 | Polatin, David | “Pioneering Women of Early Rock and Roll” | $250 | Shalom-Kobii, Tal Shalom | Women in World Jazz present: Women for Peace and Social Justice | $500 | Slade, Lyn | Needle Felted Art Workshop | $560 | Sudbury Savoyards, Inc. | Princess Ida | $500 | The Hospice of the Good Shepherd, Incorporated | HEARTplay Program | $250 | The Sudbury Historical Society, Inc. | Sudbury's Changing Lanscape | $1,000 | Underwood, Susan | Jewelry Making and Design | $650 | Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc. | Artistic Movement: Moving to Heal | $500 | Wayside Quilters Guild | Wayside Quilt Show | $600 |
