Cultural Council of Northern Berkshire

CCNB regrants funds from the Mass Cultural Council to individuals and organizations for projects in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.

Eleven municipalities are represented. These municipalities are: Adams, Cheshire, Clarksburg, Florida, Hancock, Lanesborough, New Ashford, North Adams, Monroe, Savoy & Williamstown.

Contact

Cecilia Hirsch
hirschcecilia7@gmail.com
413-441-7401

Address
10 Main Street
City of North Adams - Auditors Office
North Adams, MA 01247

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Application Information

FY26 Allocation

$89,500

FY26 Local Priorities

– Venues: If the proposal involves a venue, the Council strongly encourages applicants to include a general letter of support from a venue representative (this letter does not need a specific date or official letterhead). In addition, venues should be within one or more of our municipalities, as well as be handicap accessible.

– Multiple Applications: If you – are an individual – are offering the same activity in multiple locations, please complete a single application (for example, make one grant request for a music performance being presented in 3 different libraries, and itemize the details in the narrative and budget).

– Digital Content: If your project has digital content, please share the public benefit it brings to our 11 municipalities, as well as the applicant’s connection to any of these communities.

– Feasibility: Please be as detailed as possible about the practical details of the project, from partnerships to technical set-ups. This information is essential in the Council’s deliberations.

FY26 Local Guidelines

– Our council represents 11 mostly rural towns. We prioritize funding events and projects taking place within these municipalities, and/or if the applicant resides in one of our 11 municipalities.

– Encourage activity that involves collaboration and grows community.

– We aim to strike a balance between supporting new and previously funded projects, as well as individual and organizational funding needs.

How Grant Recipients Are Paid

Direct 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.