Deerfield Cultural Council
The priority of the Deerfield Cultural Council is to bring new and varied programs to all ages of our population. We award the funds to the applicant in each category that will reach the most residents.
1. We try to allocate intergenerationally, events that are accessible to all ages will be prioritized.
2. We give preference to events that take place in town or have free or reduced ticket prices for our residents.
3. We give preference to applicants that have a plan for COVID-19 in the event that it’s necessary. Events can be offered online (ex. Via Zoom, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) and/or outdoors, or have an established rescheduling plan with the venue.
4. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that persons with disabilities have access to public programs or services on an equal basis with the rest of the general public. Furthermore, federal law mandates that any programs or service that receives federal or state funding must be accessible to persons with disabilities and reasonable accommodation be made to provide an accessible environment. Therefore, all events and programs funded by the LCCs must consider access for persons with disabilities, including the facility or event location as well as the content of the program. To ensure equitable access, an applicant’s first step is a candid assessment and identification of barriers (physical, virtual, cultural, communication) followed by a bold and innovative plan for improvement. If an applicant puts forward a proposal for a project with strong potential for public benefit, but the Local Cultural Council has concerns about access for persons with disabilities, the council may choose to award a conditional approval. This would allow the applicant the opportunity address the concerns and improve access as a condition of receiving the grant.
5. If the event is to be held in person, you, as the applicant, must provide the venue and indicate that you have received permission to use that venue. < 6. Generally smaller grants are more likely to be funded. (We are splitting up a very small pie.) We cannot stress enough the need for the applicant to have an approved plan with a venue and a budget in place before applying. This confirms that our community is invested in the event and will work towards its success.
7. We give priority to projects that increase awareness of cultural diversity and/or elevate the voices of historically marginalized groups. Projects should create opportunities for artists and community members who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQX, refugee, immigrant, or persons living with a disability. Projects may include coalition building, research, leadership, and youth development.
Contact
Emily Gaylord
[email protected]
413-665-1400
Address
Deerfield Town Hall
8 Conway Street
Deerfield, MA 01373-1021
Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$6,100
FY26 Local Priorities
1. We try to allocate intergenerationally, events that are accessible to all ages will be prioritized.
2. We give preference to events that take place in town or have free or reduced ticket prices for our residents.
3. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that persons with disabilities have access to public programs or services on an equal basis with the rest of the general public. Furthermore, federal law mandates that any programs or service that receives federal or state funding must be accessible to persons with disabilities and reasonable accommodation be made to provide an accessible environment. Therefore, all events and programs funded by the LCCs must consider access for persons with disabilities, including the facility or event location as well as the content of the program. To ensure equitable access, an applicant’s first step is a candid assessment and identification of barriers (physical, virtual, cultural, communication) followed by a bold and innovative plan for improvement. If an applicant puts forward a proposal for a project with strong potential for public benefit, but the Local Cultural Council has concerns about access for persons with disabilities, the council may choose to award a conditional approval. This would allow the applicant the opportunity address the concerns and improve access as a condition of receiving the grant.
4. If the event is to be held in person, you, as the applicant, must provide the venue and indicate that you have received permission to use that venue.
5. Generally smaller grants are more likely to be funded. (We are splitting up a very small pie.) We cannot stress enough the need for the applicant to have an approved plan with a venue and a budget in place before applying. This confirms that our community is invested in the event and will work towards its success.
6. We give priority to projects that increase awareness of cultural diversity and/or elevate the voices of historically marginalized groups. Projects should create opportunities for artists and community members who identify as BIPOC, LGBTQX, refugee, immigrant, or persons living with a disability. Projects may include coalition building, research, leadership, and youth development.
FY26 Local Guidelines
The priority of the Deerfield Cultural Council is to bring new and varied programs to all ages of our population. We award the funds to the applicant in each category that will reach the most residents.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adler, K | A HAPPENING VI | $250 | Baker, George | Happy Five Oompah Band | $600 | Bates III, Davis R. | Sea Songs and Stories: A Performance for Seniors | $250 | Brown, Kathleen | Balance the Wave Contra | $500 | Clay, Sarah | Day Dream | $350 | Dear Ella | Music for Hope & Joy | $500 | Eggtooth Productions, Inc. | The Night Before Dragmas | $500 | Franklin County Pride, Inc. | Franklin County Pride Parade and Festival | $1,000 | Frontier Regional CFCE/Union 38 Family Network | Owl Music & Movement for Families | $600 | Hilltown Families, Inc. | Hilltown Families Suggests | $300 | Hutchison, Andrew | Local Bias 2026 Season | $250 | Kirouac, Daniel | The Music of McCartney: The World's Most Successful Songwriter | $250 | Local Access to Valley Arts | On the Boards '26 | $250 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop SQUARE Dance for Seniors! | $500 | Maichack, Mary Jo D. | Memoir Writing Workshop: Making a Present of Your Past | $450 | Odenong Powwow | 6th Annual Odenong Powwow | $647 | Pawpaw Culinary Club Inc. | Pawpaw Culinary Club Pop Up Events | $500 | Pioneer Valley Symphony, Inc. | 32nd Annual Education Concert: Winter Moons | $250 | Shea Theater Arts Center, Inc. | When The Mind’s Free Film Screening | $250 | Snyder, Sara | Joy of Song Community Sings | $600 | The Nolumbeka Project, Inc. | Full Snow Moon Gathering and Social Damce | $1,000 | Tilton Library | Ants on a Log Signature Family Concert | $600 | Tincknell, Roger L. | Elvis to the Everly Brothers | $250 | Wilson-Pierce, Ali | Deerfield Pride Party | $1,000 | Witt, Mary | Music for Community | $700 | Yaffe, Deborah | Indigenous History | $500 |