Upton Cultural Council
The Upton Cultural Council is a committee that brings arts, sciences and humanities to our town and local area of approximately 5,800 individuals. We pursue this mission through a combination of grant programs, partnerships and services for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities and individual artists.
Contact
Megan Ronzio
megronzio@hotmail.com
617-953-5825
Address
Upton Town Hall
1 Main Street
Upton, MA 01568-1686
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Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$6,900
FY23 Local Priorities
This year, the UCC will give priority to:
-Applicants who have secured a local venue, or have the capacity to conduct virtual presentations.
-Projects that promote the access to, and appreciation of, the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in the town of Upton.
-Projects that address the diverse cultural needs of underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities.
-Projects that embrace a disability-friendly environment, and which emphasize inclusion and accessibility.
FY23 Local Guidelines
In addition to the state criteria, applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
-How well the program meets our local priorities.
-Community support and involvement.
-Evidence of positive track record and dedication of the applicant.
-Demonstrated planning.
-The council encourages organizations to seek additional funding support for their programs and projects.
-New applications and innovative proposals are encouraged.
-Council funds will not be used to substitute for or replace existing publicly funded programs.
-Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, religion, creed, color, national origin, disability or age.
-The UCC will retain up to 20% of the state allocation for the council to schedule and host our own programs which meet the priorities described above.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Upton Town Library | Fairy Tale Culture Kits | $550 |
| Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School | BVT Multicultural Festival | $703 |
| MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Dance Chair Exercise for Seniors! | $280 |
| Maichack, Gregory | The Jellyfish: How to Pastel Paint | $1,272 |
| Miscoe Hill School | Extreme Air Traveling Show | $550 |
| Jordan, Robert | Bob Jordan Free Band Concert with Joe Kuras | $125 |
| York, Matt | Songs and Stories - The Highwaymen | $450 |
| Blackstone Valley Community Concert Band, Inc. | Summer Concert Series 2022 | $500 |
| Hart, Francis | A Cultural and Historical Reflection of the 1960s through the Music of The Beatles | $300 |
| Memorial Elementary School | Sheryl Faye Presents Historical Women - Sally Ride | $790 |
| Hurlbut, Steven M. | Jumpin' Juba senior concert | $325 |
| Hopkinton Center for the Arts | Celebrate Upton at the HCA | $1,000 |
| The Greater Milford Ballet Association, Inc. | Greater Milford Ballet Presents The Nutcracker | $500 |
| ODonnell, Ellis | Music for Thimble Pleasures Guild quilt show | $300 |
