Berkley Cultural Council
The Berkley Cultural Council works to promote excellence, inclusion, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and sciences to foster a rich cultural life for all Berkley residents and thereby contribute to the vitality of our community and economy. We are solely supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. NOTE: WE ARE NOT A DIRECT GRANT COUNCIL
Contact
Kelley Larabee
berkleyculturalcouncil@gmail.com
508-207-6441
https://www.townofberkleyma.com/cultural-council
Address
1 North Main Street
Berkley, MA 02779-1336
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Application Information
FY24 Allocation
$6,800
FY24 Local Priorities
Proposals are evaluated by the following criteria:
Benefit to the community
Quality of the activity
Clarity of the proposal and evidence of planning
Previous program success of the sponsoring group
In person events preferred
FY24 Local Guidelines
Application forms are available online where applicants must complete the form and submit it online by October 17, 2023. The Berkley Public Library offers access to the internet and will be available to help access the online application during regular library hours. Note: PAPER APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
Programs must be specifically described with the names, artist fees and qualifications of the individual leading the activity. Supporting documentation is optional and is not to exceed three pages. IF SUBMITTING MORE THAN ONE APPLICATION, PLEASE SUBMIT A PRIORITIZED LIST VIA EMAIL TO THE COUNCIL (berkleyculturalcouncil@gmail.com).
All events must be held at physically accessible facilities. Events can also be held virtually but in person events are preferred.
School related proposals must be for enrichment actiities and not for programs, supplies or salaries that should be part of the school budget.
Disapproved grant recipients will receive their notifications approximately two months after the October deadline. Approximately three months after the October deadline, the Berkley Cultural Council will confirm funding with successful applicants.
Applicants have one year from the date of final approval to complete their project and submit the request for reimbursement. Extensions may be requested in writing but are not automatically granted.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Applause Academy MA, Inc. | A Round of Applause: 2022-2023 season | $600 | Berkley Community School | Mad Science | $890 | Berkley Middle School | Berkley Middle School Theater Production | $500 | Berkley Public Library | Flying High Frisbee Dogs | $440 | Berkley Public Library | Henna Alchemy | $400 | Berkley Public Library | Intro to Tarot | $400 | Friends of Dighton Rock Museum, Inc. | History of Printing - Make a Printing Block | $200 | Friends of the Berkley Council on Aging, Inc. | 2023 4th of July Celebration | $400 | Fuller Craft Museum, Inc. | Craft for All | $100 | Hart, Francis | A Cultural and Historical Reflection of the 1960s Through the Music of the Beatles | $375 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! | $280 | Mayflower Camerata and Chamber Orchestra | Schubert Symphony Premieres: Two "Unfinisheds" Finished | $400 | New Bedford Festival Theatre, Inc. | Go, Go, Go! New Bedford Festival Theatre's Summer Academy 2023 | $400 | NoteAble Blend Chorus | A cappella Concert | $400 | NoteAble Blend Chorus | NoteAble Blend Acapella concert | $200 | Old Colony Historical Society | Passport to History 2023 | $200 | Soule Homestead Education Center | Music at Soule Homestead | $100 | South Coast Community Chorale | The Magic of Mozart: A 2-Part Series | $409 |
