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
FY26 Allocation
TBD
FY26 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
FY26 Local Guidelines
Application forms are available online where applicants must complete the form and submit it online by October 16, 2024. 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 activities and not for programs, supplies or salaries that should be part of the school budget.
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
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Berkley Historical Society, Inc. | Berkley Historical Society Fundraiser | $680 | Berkley Middle School | Berkley Middle School Theatre Production | $500 | Berkley Public Library | Drum to the Beat | $650 | Berkley Public Library | Me and My Mini | $400 | Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School Theatre Company | The SpongeBob Musical | $500 | Facepaint, Inc. | Donation of books and online resources to public library | $50 | Friends of Dighton Rock Museum, Inc. | Capron Park Zoomobile Visitors | $250 | Friends of the Berkley Council on Aging, Inc. | $th of July Celebration | $300 | Friends of the Berkley Council on Aging, Inc. | Veterans Day Celebration | $250 | Hart, Francis | The “Beat Generation” - A Cultural Review of the 1950s Through Music | $400 | Hurlbut, Steven M. | Jumpin' Juba Senior Concert | $380 | Priest, Ed | Sing-along Concert | $300 | Soens, Darren | Wild Adaptations (Roger Williams Zoo Zoomobile) | $655 | Soule Homestead Education Center | Cultural Enhancement Grant | $262 | Wise, Dennis | The Theft of Dignity: Berkley Presentation | $680 |
