Aquinnah Wampanoag Cultural Council
The Aquinnah Wampanoag Cultural Council (AWCC) is proud to be part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Local Cultural Council program. The priority of the AWCC is to assist enrolled Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah)(WTGH(A)) tribal members to preserve and share Wampanoag culture and traditions through their artistic and creative works with the tribal community and the public at large.
Contact
Bettina Washington, Cultural Director/THPO
thpo@wampanoagtribe-nsn.gov
508-645-9265
Address
20 Black Brook Rd
Aquinnah, MA 02535-1546
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
TBD
FY26 Local Priorities
Enrolled WTGH(A) members whose projects support tribal community engagement in Aquinnah Wampanoag or Wampanoag culture and history at large, and particularly those submissions that are aimed at working with tribal youth.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Please use this link to review the Tribal Cultural Council Program Guidelines
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aquinnah Cultural Center, Inc. | Rewriting "People of the First Light" | $3,631 | Sassafras Earth Education, Inc. | Native/BIPOC Repair Fund | $5,032 |
