Hampden Cultural Council
The Hampden Cultural Council seeks to support the arts and education at the local level. We welcome grant applications that specifically support the citizens of Hampden. Grant requests may be for any generational level or may include multi generations.
Contact
Diane Mackie
dmackie@charter.net
413-566-5719
Address
625 Main Street
Hampden, MA 01036-9000
FY22 Allocation
$5,900
FY22 Local Priorities
Please note that only applications accepted online will be accepted this year
Hampden Cultural Council Local Guidelines:
1.Preference is given to qualified local individuals and organizations who demonstrate a clear cultural benefit for the Hampden Community.
2.Although it is not required, preference will be given to those who work with a Hampden sponsor or venue. Applicants are encouraged to seek additional sponsorship or work with a Hampden organization, such as the library, school, community organization, or Hampden Cultural Council in planning the event.
3.All programs must have a publicity plan for the proposed activity and credit must be evident for sponsorship by the Hampden Cultural Council in all publicity related to the event.
4.Local council funds are not intended to be used as the sole source of funding for projects of a continuing nature. An applicant may possibly receive funding for the same project for three consecutive years. Funding cannot be approved for the same specific project for a fourth consecutive year.
5.Hampden Cultural Council does not guarantee full funding. Partial funding may be granted.
6.The Cultural Council encourages applicants to develop new programs that meet the cultural needs of Hampden residents.
Last updated on 8/31/2016
FY22 Local Guidelines
1.Preference is given to qualified local individuals and organizations who demonstrate a clear cultural benefit for the Hampden Community.
2.Although not required preference will be given to those who work with a Hampden sponsor or venue. Applicants are encouraged to seek additional sponsorship or work with a Hampden organization, such as the library, school, community organization, or Hampden Cultural Council in planning the event.
3.All programs must have a publicity plan for the proposed activity and credit must be evident for sponsorship by the Hampden Cultural Council in all publicity related to the event.
4.Local council funds are not intended to be used as the sole source of funding for projects of a continuing nature. An applicant may possibly receive funding for the same project for three consecutive years. Funding can not be approved for the same specific project for a fourth consecutive year.
5.Hampden Cultural Council does not guarantee full funding for applied grants
6.The Cultural Council encourages applicants to develop new programs that meet the cultural needs of Hampden residents.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY22 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Matt York | Songs and Stories - The Highwaymen | $650 |
| Andrew Harms | Folk, Jazz, and Film Music for Trumpet and Piano | $561 |
| Hampden Public Library | Painting by Pop Up Art School | $350 |
| Hampden Public Library | Animal Craze | $405 |
| Hampden Public Library | Mr. Vinny the Bubble Guy | $450 |
| The Old Post Road Orchestra, Inc. | Our Fall 2022 Concert | $1,630 |
| Davis R. Bates III | A Celtic Celebration: An Inter-generational Performance | $475 |
| Roger L. Tincknell | Swinging on a Star | $550 |
| Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary | The Nature in Hampden | $670 |
| Hampden Senior Center | St. Patrick's Day with Sarah the Fiddler | $600 |
| Kenneth Longstreeth | FREE CONCERT BY JEFF GAVIOLI AND HIS BAD NEWS JAZZ AND BLUES ORCHESTRA FEATURING CINDY REED | $500 |
| John P. Porcino | To Life: Celebrations in Story, Song and Music | $425 |
| Green Meadows Elementary School | Birds of Prey Presentation | $475 |
| Pathways for Parents CFCE | Introducing Cultural Diversity Through Music ~“Songs of Diversity” | $300 |
