Winchendon Cultural Council
Yearly, the Winchendon Cultural Council meets in the fall to review and award grants to programs town-wide. We encourage the larger community to attend these wonderful local programs, all of which are free or low-cost.
Contact
Dani Cutler
[email protected]
978-297-0085
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/winchendon/
Address
Town Hall
109 Front Street
Winchendon, MA 01475-1758
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$13,000
FY26 Local Priorities
This year the Winchendon Cultural Council will give priority to:
• Applicants that have secured a venue in Winchendon
• Projects that serve youth and/or our senior citizens
• Projects that serve those with special needs
• Applications from LGBTQ+ organizations and organizations that center around BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) individuals and communities
• Projects that make use of our many historical buildings
• Live, in-person events
• Projects that spark innovation and creativity
FY26 Local Guidelines
The Winchendon Cultural Council, works to elevate our rich cultural life in Winchendon. We want to amplify creativity, expand relationships, and maintain and grow a thriving creative and cultural community in our town. We develop our funding priorities by gathering input from the community, based on attending events and other feedback.
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 track record and dedication of the applicant
• Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of the community’s underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities
• Demonstrated planning
Grant funds may not be used for capital expenditures (acquiring or maintaining fixed assets, such as land, buildings, and equipment.)
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aldrich Astronomical Society, Inc. | Moon Trees and Space Seeds – How Science in Space has helped improve agriculture on Earth and astronaut nutritional needs in space! | $300 | Beals Memorial Library | The Beals Book Fair for Indie Authors | $500 | Beals Memorial Library | The Fourth Annual Beals Prize for Young Poets | $400 | Beals Memorial Library | Boston Jazz Vocals: An A Cappella Holiday Concert | $375 | Beals Memorial Library | The Seventh Annual Beals Prize for Poetry | $500 | Beals Memorial Library | Theater Squad | $625 | Beals Memorial Library | Refrigerator Pickles for Kids | $250 | Beals Memorial Library | Toe Jam Puppet Band Summer Reading Club Kick-off Event | $300 | Beals Memorial Library | Animal Craze Traveling Farm | $300 | Beals Memorial Library | Sensory-Friendly Santa Visit | $300 | Cormier, Denis | SONGS OF YESTERYEAR | $250 | Farming is Life, LLC | "Salsa and Sangria" Sunset Social | $1,400 | Society of the Church of the Unity | Santa's Workshop | $500 | Sound Bites Events | The Hub Grand Opening Kick-Off | $550 | Sound Bites Events | 3rd Annual Sound Bites Songwriting Contest | $1,500 | Sound Bites Events | Montapalooza | $3,144 | Town of Winchendon | Founders Day 2026 | $1,500 | Urquhart, Doug | The Ed Sullivans' Band, 60's Music | $450 | Winchendon Community Action Committee, Inc. | Creative Space 4 Arts: Middle School Art Club | $1,200 | Winchendon Farmers Market | Cultivating Culture | $400 | Winchendon Music Festival, Inc. | Winchendon Music Festival (WMF) | $1,200 | Winchendon Public Schools | Theatre at the Mount Trip | $1,750 | Winchendon Winds, Inc. | Winchendon Winds: America 250 Celebration Concert Series | $950 |