Chatham Cultural Council
The mission of the Chatham Cultural Council is to promote a rich and diverse life by supporting programs, events, and performances, which encourages critical thinking, creativity and community building.
The core belief of the organization is that bringing culture to our communities elevates our quality of life, educates our citizens and drives growth in the creative economy.
Contact
Barry Desilets - Chair
[email protected]
508-945-5100
Address
Town Offices
549 Main Street
Chatham, MA 02633-2279
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$5,700
FY26 Local Priorities
The mission of the Chatham Cultural Council is to promote a rich and diverse life by supporting programs, events, and performances, which encourages critical thinking, creativity, and community building. The core belief of the organization is that bringing culture to our communities elevates our quality of life, educates our citizens, and drives growth in the creative economy.
Grants from the Chatham Cultural Council should benefit citizens of Chatham and surrounding Cape Cod communities. Grant priorities should promote programs and venues that serve large groups in our communities. School aged children and activities related to learning will be given a high priority. Programs and events that enrich our seniors, will also be given high priority. Events that include all citizens of our community will be given special consideration.
FY26 Local Guidelines
Chatham Cultural Council grants should benefit citizens of Chatham and surrounding Cape Cod communities. Grant priorities should promote programs and venues that serve large groups in our communities. School aged children and activities related to learning will be given a high priority. Programs and events that enrich our seniors, will also be given high priority. Events that include all citizens of our community will be given special consideration. If you’re request for funding is for a performance, you must have secured a venue. Performance dates can be flexible.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bates III, Davis R. | A Celtic Celebration: An Inter-Generational Performance | $500 | Bonanni, John M. | Cape Cod Review Issue 12 | $300 | Breath and Sound, Inc | Movement and Art by the Sea | $550 | Cape Arts & Entertainment, Inc. | MVYRadio + Cape Symphony Presents: Exit 11 Concert Series: Live at the Orpheum ft. Mark Erelli | $750 | Cape Cod Museum of Natural History, Inc. | Coastal Explorer Biomimicry/STEAM Program | $900 | Cape Cod Music Society, Inc. | Christmas Around The World - Holiday Hits 2025 | $500 | Chatham Chamber of Commerce, The | Oktoberfest Kids Zone | $500 | Chatham Chorale, Inc. | A Chatham Chorale Fall Into Winter Series | $600 | Chatham Conservation Foundation,Inc. | 2026 Webinar Series | $1,000 | Chatham Fiddle Orchestra | Chatham Fiddle Orchestra | $300 | Cumes, Julia | Invisible Threads: Portraits and Stories of Our Global Neighbors – The Next Chapter | $600 | Eldredge Public Library | "Cretaceous Creation" - Line Circus Residency at EPL | $800 | First Night Chatham, Inc. | First Night Chatham, Join the Fun! | $1,000 | Giocosa Chamber Music | Giocosa Chamber Music Chatham Series 2025/26 | $250 | Glig, Ana | MusArt Interconnections | $150 | Haller, Evan | Interactive music concert for young children and their families | $375 | Harwich Junior Theatre, Inc. | Bringing Stories to Life! From Page to Stage! | $700 | Iannitelli, Leda Muhana | Moving Ahead - Movimento Project 2026 | $250 | Kane, Timothy D. | Drums & Strums | $795 | Moberg, Kim | The Seven Fires Prophecy Suite for Humanity Concert | $500 | Peoples, Pandora | History Comes Alive Through the Arts | $1,500 | Piti Theatre Company, Inc. | Story Wizards | $800 | Shields, Stephen | The Evolution of Country Blues | $250 | Silvia, Elizabeth | The Mike and Beth Cabaret Show | $400 | Stein, Beth | Art History Enrichment | $300 | The Cape Cod Museum of Art, Inc. | Free Family Fun Day | $400 | The Chatham Orpheum Theater, Inc. | Making the Arts Accessible in Our Community | $900 | The Cordial Eye Gallery and Artist Space, Inc. | American Revolution Zine | $250 | Tincknell, Roger L. | Island Vacation | $500 | Truro Center for the Arts at Castle Hill, Inc. | 60PLUS! - Senior Arts Program | $250 | Van Egmond, Timothy | Performance At The Center For Active Living | $580 | Wilson, Mary | Puppets, Paul & Mary: Summer Bucket List | $550 |