Foxborough Cultural Council
The Foxborough Cultural Council is made up of volunteers who live in our community. Most have current experience in the arts and/or humanities. We encourage and evaluate grant proposals for programs that will educate, entertain, or enrich the lives of people in Foxborough. Based on the feedback we received in our Community Input Survey, we will give priority to individuals and organizations who serve families and the whole community. We will also prioritize programs and services that give access to our community in at least one of the following:
– Music
– cultural diversity
– nature & science
– theatre arts
– visual arts
– local history
– dance
Criteria considered include:
– artistic, humanistic or scientific quality
– ADA accessible
– value to the community
– quality of planning
– community support and/or involvement
– the track record of the applicant. The applicant’s qualifications must be demonstrated and, if the applicant is not directly leading the activity (i.e., a community agency is hiring an artist), then qualifications of the individual(s) leading the activity must also be described.
Contact
foxborocc@gmail.com
508-543-1200
Address
Town Hall
40 South Street
Foxborough, MA 02035-2397
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$9,600
FY26 Local Priorities
The Foxborough Cultural Council is pleased to award funds in partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Grant awards typically range between $100 and $1000.
Based on the feedback we received in our May 2025 Community Input Survey, we will give priority individuals and organization who serve families and the whole community. We will also prioritize programs and services that give access to our community in at least one of the following:
– music
– cultural diversity
– nature & science
– theatre arts
– local history
– dance
– public art
– visual arts
Criteria should include:
– artistic, humanistic or scientific quality
– ADA accessible
– value to the community
– quality of planning
– community support and/or involvement
– the track record of the applicant. The applicant’s qualifications must be demonstrated and, if the applicant is not directly leading the activity (i.e., a community agency is hiring an artist), then the qualifications of the individual(s) leading the activity must also be described
FY26 Local Guidelines
The Foxborough Cultural Council is pleased to award funds in partnership with the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Grant awards typically range between $100 and $1000.
Based on the feedback we received in our May 2025 Community Input Survey, we will give priority individuals and organization who serve families and the whole community. We will also prioritize programs and services that give access to our community in at least one of the following:
– music
– cultural diversity
– nature & science
– theatre arts
– local history
– dance
– public art
– visual arts
Criteria should include:
– artistic, humanistic or scientific quality
– ADA accessible
– value to the community
– quality of planning
– community support and/or involvement
– the track record of the applicant. The applicant’s qualifications must be demonstrated and, if the applicant is not directly leading the activity (i.e., a community agency is hiring an artist), then the qualifications of the individual(s) leading the activity must also be described.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
1. Foxborough-based applicants will be given preference over out-of-town applicants. Funded events should take place in Foxborough, or at least be easily accessible to Foxborough residents.
2. Projects must demonstrate their relationship to the town: they must show a direct benefit to Foxborough residents. Even if it is a virtual event, please explain how it will benefit the community and give your plan for local promotion prior to the event.
3. For projects that take place in public schools, libraries and other municipal agencies, only enrichment projects utilizing outside professionals are allowed. All applicants proposing to work in the Foxborough Public Schools must receive and document approval from the Superintendent of Schools or the building Principal
4. The Foxborough Cultural Council will not consider funding any scholarships. tuition reimbursements, travel expenses, and school field trips.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Online applications are required.
2. Applicants must provide a letter of support from the sponsoring organization, if applicable, including the contact name and information.
3. Documentation of a confirmed venue and date is preferred.
4. Applicants must submit a set of supporting materials. Depending on the type of proposal, these materials may include: resume, publicity, critical reviews or other printed material; as well as photos, slides, CDs or DVDs. Materials that are not submitted electronically with a grant application can be sent to the address in the Council Info tab; please include your application ID so we can match your materials to your application.
5. Foxborough Cultural Council is a direct granting program which funds the grantees as soon as the mandatory paperwork is completed. In order to accept your grant and receive grant payment, you must complete and return a Grant Agreement and W9 which will be included in the award letter. Ensure your W9 is the most recent version by checking the IRS website at www.irs.gov. The Foxborough Treasurer will NOT accept W9s that are not the current version (currently March 2024).
6. Grantees are required to submit a final report to the Foxborough Cultural Council upon completion of their program.
7. All applicants are expected to have read and abided by the LCC State Guidelines. You will find a copy in the LCC Program Guidelines tab.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY26 Funding List
A grant list will be published here after January 17, 2026 and once the Local Cultural Council has finalized their decisions.
