Dedham Cultural Council
The Dedham Cultural Council gathers input from the community yearly and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. This year the Dedham Cultural Council will give priority to:
• Applicants that have secured a local venue
• Projects that serve youth or the elderly
• Projects that focus on local history
In addition to the state criteria, applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
• How well the program meets our local priorities
• Community support and involvement
• Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
• Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of any underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities
• Financial need
• Demonstrated planning
Contact
Dasha Layne
[email protected]
617-922-6642
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/dedham/
Address
Dedham Town Hall
450 Washington Street
Dedham, MA 02026-4345
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$12,400
FY26 Local Priorities
The Dedham Cultural Council gathers input from the community yearly and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. This year the Dedham Cultural Council will give priority to:
— Applicants that have secured a local venue
— Projects that serve youth or the elderly
— Projects that focus on local history
FY26 Local Guidelines
In addition to the state criteria applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
• How well the program meets our local priorities
• Community support and involvement
• Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
• Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of a community’s underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities
• Financial need
• Demonstrated planning
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dedham Art Association, Inc. | Community Art Programs | $1,500 | Dedham Choral Society, Inc. | 2025-26 Season | $750 | Dedham Council on Aging | Music for Seniors | $2,000 | Dedham Human Rights Commission | 9th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Celebration | $1,000 | Dedham Human Rights Commission | Juneteenth Celebration | $1,000 | Dedham Human Rights Commission | 6th Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Flag raising and Celebration | $1,000 | Dedham Junior Women's Club, Inc. | Arts at Endicott Summer Concern Series | $2,000 | Dedham Library Innovation Team, Inc. | Dedham Reads Together 2026 | $500 | Dedham Middle School | Author Visit - Elly Swarz | $2,000 | Dedham School of Music Incorporated | Dedham School of Music: Faculty Concerts | $1,500 | Dedham Square Circle, Ltd. | Town Green Concerts | $1,500 | Gilman, Sam | Oakdale Sq. Live Music Series | $1,000 | Greenlodge Parent/Teacher Organization, Inc. | Peter and the Wolf by North Winds at Dedham Public Schools | $4,430 | KevTech Services, Inc. | Digital Art and Photography Classes | $500 | Mother Brook Arts and Community Center, Inc. | Summer Youth Arts Program | $1,250 | Music Association of Dedham High School, Inc. | Sculpture supplies for DHS and DMS | $1,506 | Parkway Concert Orchestra, Inc. | Holiday Pops Concert | $800 | Porchfest Dedham | Porchfest Dedham | $1,500 | Sullivan Rep, Inc | Sullivan Rep presents Bandstand | $1,000 |