Ashburnham Cultural Council
The Ashburnham Cultural Council (ACC) is a volunteer committee of Ashburnham residents educated and experienced in the Arts. Every Massachusetts town has a Local Cultural Council (LCC) whose key responsibility is to promote the ARTS, HUMANITIES, and INTERPRETIVE SCIENCES through grant money provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). This funding makes it possible for towns to offer a variety of public programs, activities, and events. ACC members work hard to research, evaluate, and support projects that offer Ashburnham and the surrounding communities diverse cultural and educational experiences. LCC grants help improve the quality of life for all residents and contribute to the economic vitality of our communities.
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Contact
[email protected]
978-827-4100
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/ashburnham/
Address
Ashburnham Town Hall
32 Main Street
Ashburnham, MA 01430-1630
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$7,500
FY26 Local Priorities
ACC APPLICATION PRIORITIES:
1. The applicant is an Ashburnham or neighboring resident, organization, or school.
2. The applicant provides a confirmed event date and venue, in the form of a commitment letter or approved reservation from the venue host.
FY26 Local Guidelines
ACC GRANT FUNDING GUIDELINES:
1. There will be a benefit to Ashburnham and local communities.
2. There is a collaboration between and among artists and local institutions, groups, and organizations.
3. The awarding of grants will demonstrate a diversity of performers/presenters, age groups, cultural backgrounds, and artistic disciplines.
4. A project must show artistic excellence and originality, as reflected in resumes, letters, press, videos, and other qualifying materials.
5. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to carry out the project as proposed by including detailed steps from inception to conclusion.
6. Applicants must clearly state the amount of money requested and/or granted from other towns.
ACC APPLICATION EXPECTATIONS:
1. All application questions must be answered completely. Incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
2. If the grant application is for an event that services Ashburnham and other communities, we encourage applicants to solicit funds from the participating communities’ Cultural Councils as well.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair | 2026 Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair | $2,150 | Fitchburg Art Museum, Inc. | 90th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft | $250 | Fullerton, Sean | RIC 12: The Guitar of Jangle Rock | $250 | Gardner Area League of Artists, Inc. | GALA Annual Arts & Music Festival | $300 | Kirouac, Daniel | The Music of McCartney: The World's Most Successful Songwriter | $250 | LaBollita, Ann-Marie | Abstract and Representational watercolor for beginners | $300 | Mankita, Jay | Chain Reactions & Creative Contraptions | $500 | Manselle, Jafar | West African Drumming Workshop - Come Out to Play | $300 | O'Connor, Anne | New Dawn Review | $500 | Oakmont Regional High School | Oakmont Invitational 2026 | $2,000 | Winchendon Winds, Inc. | Winchendon Winds: America 250 Celebration Concert Series | $200 | Women of Note, Incorporated | Women of Note 2025-2026 Concert Series | $400 |