Bedford Cultural Council
The Bedford Cultural Council supports public projects by regranting the annual allocation of funds from Mass Cultural Council (MCC). These projects shall promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in Bedford.
Contact
Barbara Purchia
[email protected]
781-275-1111
https://bedfordma.gov/597/Cultural-Council
Address
Bedford Town Hall
10 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730-2193
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$7,100
FY26 Local Priorities
Bedford Cultural Council FY26 Priorities
Preference is given to
- Bedford community members
- Nonprofit organizations
- Projects involving local artists
- First time funding of projects
- Projects which encourage community-wide participation in the arts, cultural events, graphic arts, fine arts, music, dance, theater, writing, nature, science and environmental education
- Projects which encourage participation by audiences of all ages including multi-generational cultural programs
- Projects celebrating cultural diversity and inclusivity
- Projects highlighting Bedford’s history and institutions
FY26 Local Guidelines
Bedford Cultural Council FY26 Local Guidelines
- Applications must include specific project date(s)/timeframes and a complete budget.
- The Bedford Cultural Council cannot guarantee full funding of any requested amount. Your event must be able to proceed with only partial funding of the requested amount from the Bedford Cultural Council.
- Other Massachusetts Cultural Grant Program Opportunities are described at: http://www.massculturalcouncil.org/programs/programs.asp.
- Projects done on town property must have all town related approvals and town department commitments before application submission (i.e., from all relevant permitting authorities and stakeholders).
- Non-resident individuals or organizations
- If your program occurs in Bedford, your application must identify the venue (in-person or virtual) and include:
- A predetermined local sponsor
- A letter from the sponsor, including the sponsor’s Bedford address, specifying the type and level of support that the sponsor will provide. Virtual programs must be managed by the sponsor.
- If your program does NOT occur in Bedford, you must include a supporting letter from a resident, including their Bedford address, that explains how your program benefits Bedford residents.
Grant recipients must follow the event publicity and reimbursement requirements described at: https://www.bedfordma.gov/611/Grant-Recipient-Information
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bates III, Davis R. | Sea Songs and Stories: A Performance for Seniors | $250 | Bedford Arts and Crafts Society | Series of Artist and Crafter Workshops and Demos | $450 | Bedford Arts and Crafts Society | Bedford Arts and Crafts Society Annual Regional Art Show and Sale | $200 | Bedford Arts and Crafts Society, Inc | Craft | $250 | Bedford Bicycle Advisory Committee (BBAC) | Bikeway Block Party 2026 | $450 | Bedford Center for the Arts, Inc. | BCA Photo Group 2025 - 2026 Season | $300 | Bedford Chamber of Commerce, Inc. | Rasa String Quartet hosted by The Bedford Chamber of Commerce | $500 | Bedford Chamber of Commerce, Inc. | Bedford Comedy Night | $300 | Bedford Community Access Television, Inc. | DSLR Camera | $750 | Bedford Community Santa Program, Inc. | Bedford Community Santa Program | $590 | Bedford Destination Imagination | Destination Imagination Bedford Instant Challenge Medley | $500 | Bedford Free Public Library | The Joys of Nature: Leaping Lizards! | $400 | Bedford High School | BHS Poetry Slam | $400 | Bedford High School | Courtyard Clean Up | $200 | Bedford Historical Society, Inc. | Town-wide Newsletter | $500 | Bedford Historical Society, Inc. | Community Lecture Series | $400 | Bedford Public Schools | Sewing Supplies for Bedford High School Skills Center | $250 | Bempechat, Paul | Beethoven, His Brain and His Bloopers | $250 | Boy Scouts of America Troop 194 | Model Rocketry launch event | $300 | Concord Band Association | Concord Bandemonium Nov 8, 2025 | $250 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $250 | Friends of the Job Lane House, Inc. | Job Lane Farm Museum Student Museum Docent | $250 | International 145 Shkola Foundation, Inc. | Beauty as a Bridge. Ukrainian Arts Project. | $600 | Liendo, Karina | Like Water for Chocolate Storytelling Series | $250 | Lieutenant Eleazar Davis School | Stress Free Day | $250 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Popular Culture: Where's the Beef? Kendrick Lamar and Drake | $350 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop SQUARE Dance for Seniors! | $300 | Mierz, Kenneth | Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) | $250 | Parents Diversity Council, Inc. | Lunar New Year Celebration | $390 | Parents Diversity Council, Inc. | Black History Celebration | $650 | Silver, Ebony, Ivory Trio | Celebrating America's 250th: Music by American Composers | $400 | South Asian Association of Bedford, Corp | Bedford Diwali Celebration | $500 | South Asian Association of Bedford, Corp | Bedford Holi Celebration | $500 | The Bedford Citizen, Inc. | Emerging Artists of Bedford | $500 | The Concord Orchestra, Inc. | Far, Far Away | $250 | The Delvena Theatre Company, Inc. | Another Order of Mangia, Meatballs and Murder! | $500 | Tincknell, Roger L. | Old Time Sing-along | $250 |