Taunton Cultural Council

The Taunton Cultural Council comprises a group of local volunteers, who are appointed by the Mayor, and who help promote and facilitate activities and the arts in Taunton. The Council oversees the distribution of Massachusetts Cultural Council funds to support programs in the arts, humanities, and sciences. We have funded programs that served teachers and students, seniors, artists, community events, and annual events that cover a wide, cross-section of Taunton.

Locally-raised funding may be used to support cultural programs. The Taunton Cultural Council can also organize, promote, and support single and ongoing cultural events and activities; such special programs are currently being considered. Our goal is to constantly identify and reach out to any underserved community.

Contact

Peter C. Hoye, Chairperson
TauntonMACulturalCouncil@gmail.com
508-821-1000

Address
City Hall
15 Summer Street
Taunton, MA 02780-3430

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Application Information

FY26 Allocation

$56,800

FY26 Local Priorities

Information not provided

FY26 Local Guidelines

The Taunton Cultural Council funds projects that directly benefit the Taunton residents and neighboring communities. Priority is given to proposals for programs that make it easy for Taunton residents to attend, use local artists and venues, and serve a variety of less visible Taunton communities such as high needs children, senior citizens, veterans, LGBTQ+ organizations, and organizations that center on BiPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals and communities.

Council Guidelines
1. We award Reimbursement Grants – We reimburse grantees based on the funds they have expended; supporting documentation must be included.

2. Applications must be submitted online. No paper copies are accepted.

3. Correspondence for approved grants MUST always contain the Grant Number and Project Title as shown in the approval letter.

4. Grant Reimbursement requests MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL. Please do not send submissions via US Mail.

5. Written commitment of artist/performer/venue must be included in proposal.

6. Community benefit ranks high in the Council’s grants decisions.

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Reimbursement Grants

FY26 Funding List

A grant list will be published here after January 17, 2026 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.