Sutton Cultural Council
The Sutton Cultural Council gives priority and support to applications for projects submitted by Sutton residents, organizations, agencies, and schools that will benefit diverse groups of Sutton citizens through cultural, scientific, educational, and/or historical performances and/or education to projects serving youth and families; to projects which will maintain and expand the arts, cultural education, and community gatherings; to projects that demonstrate collaboration/involvement of other town groups and/or organizations; and to projects for new cultural programming. Applicants should demonstrate thorough project planning, including but not limited to logistics and finance. Awards typically range from $100-$1,500. In cases where the project is partially funded, the Council may request an explanation of how the project will be modified if additional funds cannot be raised.
Contact
Jerry Townsend, Chairperson
townsend777@gmail.com
508-865-8725
Address
Sutton Town Hall
4 Uxbridge Road
Sutton, MA 01590-1797
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Application Information
FY24 Allocation
$7,300
FY24 Local Priorities
The Sutton Cultural Council gives priority and support to applications for projects submitted by Sutton residents, organizations, agencies, and schools that will benefit diverse groups of Sutton citizens through arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences through cultural, scientific, educational and/or historical performances, and/or education; to projects serving youth and families; to projects which will maintain and expand the arts, cultural education and community gatherings; to projects that demonstrate collaboration/involvement of other town groups and/or organizations; and to projects for new cultural programming.
FY24 Local Guidelines
Applicants should demonstrate thorough planning of the project, including but not limited to location, logistics and finance. Awards typically range from $100-$1,500. In cases where the project is partially funded, the Council may request an explanation of how the project will be modified if additional funds cannot be raised.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Marston Whitin Memorial Community Association, Inc. | Winter Youth Theater | $500 | Johnson, Penny | Beginner's Portrait Photography | $400 | Silvia, Elizabeth | The BaNannies Live! | $600 | Sutton Free Public Library | Summer Concert Series | $1,200 | Sutton Historical Society, Inc. | 2023 Speaker Series | $475 | Sutton Preservationist 4H Club | Communication Package | $600 | Thomas, Vic | Blues Brothers Briefcase Concert | $1,550 | Wirt, Edward | New England Swing Orchestra | $1,550 | York, Matt | Johnny Cash Songs and Stories | $550 |
