Dunstable Cultural Council
The Dunstable Cultural Council is a local chapter of the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The Council’s mission is to provide entertaining educational programs for the community of Dunstable. Each year, the council members re-appropriate state funds provided to Dunstable for programs in the arts, sciences, and humanities for the benefit of our townspeople.
Contact
Claudia Novak
novakc@charter.net
978-649-4514
Address
Dunstable Town Hall
511 Main Street
Dunstable, MA 01827-1313
Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$5,700
FY25 Local Priorities
2025 Council Priorities
The Dunstable Cultural Council gathers input from the community yearly and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. This year the Dunstable Cultural Council will give priority to:
1) Local events that benefits a variety of people in the town such as the summer concert series.
2) Events that are held locally in the school or library.
3) Events that benefit children and seniors.
4) Events that benefit the elderly.
FY25 Local Guidelines
In addition to the state criteria, applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
1. How well the program meets our local priorities.
2. Community support and involvement.
3. Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant.
4. Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of a community’s underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities.
5. Financial need.
6. Demonstrated planning.
7. Have secured a local venue.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Callahan, Valerie | Musical Reflections | $800 | Dunstable Free Public Library | Rock, Roll & Read Magic Show | $425 | Dunstable Jinglefest | Dunstable's annual Jinglefest | $500 | Dunstable Senior and Recreation Programs | Music Memories, Trivia and Engagement | $175 | Dunstable Theater Collaborative, Inc. | Dunstable Theater's 2025 Season | $1,049 | Haight, Jean | Art and Music at the Barn | $800 | Pepperell Community Arts | Pepperell Comunity Arts Spring Production - Community tickets | $500 | Siddall, Kathleen | Farm Days 2025 | $1,000 | Tyngsborough-Dunstable Historical Society | Gothic Ghoast Tales by Candlelight | $400 |
