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
rigneym@gmail.com
978-256-8315
Address
Town Offices
50 Billerica Road
Chelmsford, MA 01824-3188
Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$20,200
FY25 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
FY25 Local Guidelines
No applicant shall receive more than $3500 in total (across all applications).
There is no restriction on the number of applications.
Applications must show additional sources of support, including in-kind support from other Chelmsford institutions.
Applications should show clear evidence of benefit to Chelmsford residents.
Requests for repeat or ongoing projects should show other sources of support that prove that the project is not dependent exclusively upon council funding.
Applications from organizations that have failed to complete previous awards or have unsuccessfully challenged prior decisions may be denied.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY24 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Community Chorus | Carlisle Community Chorus Community Concerts | $200 | Chelmsford Art Society, Inc. | 4th of July and Winter/Summer Artist Shows | $1,600 | Chelmsford Art Society, Inc. | Art Programs and Shows | $1,000 | Chelmsford Center for the Arts | Once a Month One Acts | $2,000 | Chelmsford Community Band, Inc. | Leadership for Annual Performances | $2,500 | Chelmsford Public Library | Summer Concert Series at MacKay | $1,500 | Chelmsford Public Library | Yellow Bird Chase by Liars and Believers | $750 | Chinese Family Network, Inc. | The Robots, Origami, Circuits, and Coding (ROCC) Project | $750 | Clear Path for Veterans New England, Inc. | Connecting with Veterans through the Healing Power of Music: A Live Music Series | $600 | Congregation Temple Emanuel of Andover, Massachusetts | Chanukah Lantern Walk | $500 | Dalton, John | Spheres Of Influence Performance & Masterclass | $500 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $150 | Facepaint, Inc. | FACEPAINT, Inc., Children's Book Distributions | $400 | Gore, Rebecca | Family Scottish Country Dance | $450 | Haller, Evan | Interactive Music Concert for Young Children and their families | $430 | Kelly, Kaye | SheGrooves; Using Our Voices for Positive Change | $500 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! | $600 | Old Mill House Coffee, LLC | Markets on the Brook | $1,000 | Polatin, David | “Pioneering Women of Early Rock and Roll” | $250 | The Delvena Theatre Company | Louisa's Girls | $250 | Town of Chelmsford | Celebration! A Drag Show | $1,000 | Vinal Square Strategic Action Plan Committee | North Chelmsford Tree Lighting | $1,000 | York, Matt | Matt York - Songs and Stories: Johnny Cash | $400 | Zaino, Nick | 100 Years of Boston Comedy | $250 |
