Ashby Cultural Council

The Ashby Cultural Council (ACC) promotes and helps to sponsor arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion). Programs can include demonstrations, local tours, lectures, displays, concerts, shows, workshops, and performances of all types. Events do not have to occur within Ashby but must directly benefit its citizens. Programs with a secured venue, date, and time will be prioritized.

Contact

Mary-Kate Bourn
m-kbourn@outlook.com
617-515-2866

Address
895 Main Street
Ashby Town Hall
Ashby, MA 01431-2322

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Application Information

FY26 Allocation

$5,900

FY26 Local Priorities

The Ashby Cultural Council prioritizes arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events held within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion).
Events do not have to occur within Ashby but must directly benefit its citizens.
Programs with a secured venue, date, and time will be prioritized.
All applications must be submitted via the state website: https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/ashby/

FY26 Local Guidelines

The Ashby Cultural Council promotes, supports, and helps to sponsor arts, humanities, and interpretive science programs or events held within our local community that appeal to all demographics (regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, or religion) and directly benefit the citizens of Ashby. Events do not have to occur within Ashby but must directly benefit its citizens. Programs with a secured venue, date, and time will be prioritized.

The ACC encourages applications for activities that:
• Include, but are not limited to, lectures, demonstrations, hands-on experiences, and/or live performances.
• Promote any form of art, education, creativity, or expression.
• Are physically accessible to all people, where viable and appropriate.
• Demonstrate comprehensive planning, budgeting, and organization.
• Illustrate marketing and promotion strategies.

All applications must be submitted via the state website: https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/ashby/

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.