Chelmsford Cultural Council
The Chelmsford Cultural Council is committed to funding a diverse cross-section of activities. We support a variety of art forms, works of local artists, environmental education projects and collaborative proposals that bring together artists, organizations, and local cultural groups in projects that serve Chelmsford and the surrounding communities.
The Council usually meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the Chelmsford Center for the Arts, 1A North Road, Chelmsford MA in the first floor conference room. All meetings are open to the public.
Contact
Mike Rigney
[email protected]
978-250-5200
Address
Town Offices
50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824-3188
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$20,200
FY26 Local Priorities
Celebrate Chelmsford’s cultural diversity and promote inclusivity
Support Chelmsford artists, cultural organizations, and community events
Promote collaboration among local artists, cultural groups, and community organizations
Bring projects of artistic and creative merit to the Chelmsford community
Provide physical accessibility and financial inclusivity for all Chelmsford residents
FY26 Local Guidelines
No applicant shall receive more than $3500 in total.
There is no restriction on the number of applications.
Applications may be partially funded.
Applicants are encouraged to show additional sources of collaboration or support, such as endorsements from other Chelmsford institutions.
Applications should show clear evidence of benefit to Chelmsford residents.
Applications from organizations which have failed to complete previous awards or have unsuccessfully challenged prior decisions may be denied.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Asian American Pacific Islanders for Equality and Change (AAPIEC) Incorporated | AAPI Heritage Celebrations and Exhibits | $300 | Boston Yue Opera House, Inc. | Echoes of Opera | $550 | Carlisle Community Chorus | Carlisle Community Chorus Concerts | $200 | Charles River Sinfonietta, Inc. | Chamber Music Concert in Chelmsford. | $250 | Chelmsford Art Society, Inc. | 4th of July Art Festival, Summer and Winter Art Shows | $3,000 | Chelmsford Community Band,Inc. | Summer Concet Series | $3,000 | Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship, Inc. | Six outdoor concerts at Sunny Meadow Farm (Music at the Farm) | $800 | Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship, Inc. | Pumpkin Armada at Heart Pond | $300 | Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship, Inc. | Kids Craft Day at Sunny Meadow Farm | $200 | Chelmsford Public Library | Summer Concert Series at MacKay | $3,000 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $500 | Facepaint Inc. | Book donation for Chelmsford Little Free Libraries | $150 | First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church | Transgender Day of Visibility Town Hall | $600 | Gore, Rebecca | Chelmsford Scottish Family Dance | $460 | Hurlbut, Steven M. | Jumpin' Juba senior concert | $200 | Littleton STEM Educational Foundation | Teaching school-aged children the technical and artistic skills for taking photos and making short films that promote robotics and STEAM. | $400 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! a dance series | $400 | Mankita, Jay | Traveling Makerspace: Artful Mechanisms | $550 | Merrimack Valley All-Ages Chamber Orchestra | Merrimack Valley All-Ages Chamber Orchestra | $500 | Nashoba Players | Connected, the Musical | $200 | Nashoba Valley Chorale | Nashoba Valley Chorale 50th Anniversary Concert | $250 | Stoney, Kimberly | Printmaking with a Gelatin Plate | $317 | The Chelmsford Childrens Chorus Corp. | Financial Aid for Singers | $1,500 | Theam, Sophy | Khmer Traditional Music Performances in Chelmsford | $1,200 | Town of Chelmsford Health Department | Through Our Eyes: Art for Hope & Healing | $800 | Valles, Marcos | Music and Movement with Rockabye Beats | $250 | Voices of Hope, Inc. | Voices of Hope Summer Youth Program | $1,500 | Waterman, Jon | Live Music Making History Live | $200 | Westford Chamber Players, Inc. | “Romantic Quintet” live concert by professional musicians | $400 | Westford Chorus, Inc. | Winter Concert – Westford Chorus Members’ Favorites | $400 | York, Matt | Matt York - Classic Country Revue | $300 |