Harvard Cultural Council
The Harvard Cultural Council’s purpose is to promote and support the vitality of the cultural resources within the Harvard community. A wide variety of activities considered for annual grant funding include community gatherings such as concerts, plays and festivals; arts, science and environmental education in the schools and at the public library; projects focusing on local history and diversity, restoration and preservation.
Contact
Marijke Vallaeys
harvardculturalcouncil@gmail.com
650-533-0360
Address
Harvard Town Hall
13 Ayer Road
Harvard, MA 01451-1458
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$6,200
FY25 Local Priorities
The Harvard Cultural Council gathers input from the community on a regular basis and develops funding priorities based on this feedback. Based on feedback from the periodic surveys, the HCC local priorities are as follows:
We encourage submissions in the areas of artistic performances of any kind, local historic programs, and other projects clearly within the guidelines of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
We focus on events and activities that take place in Harvard and serve Harvard residents. We strongly encourage applicants to partner with a local Harvard sponsor before applying.
Also note that applications for general operating expenses, fund scholarships or (non-municipal) capital expenses will not be considered.
All applications must be made online; no paper applications will be considered, according to the state policy.
FY25 Local Guidelines
All applications must be submitted by October 16. Late applications will not be considered.
Applications from organizations and individuals based in Harvard and surrounding towns are given priority. Applicants not affiliated with a local or regional organization must include a letter of support from a Harvard-based partner organization confirming performance date and venue.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the council members for assistance if needed.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bolton & Harvard Open Studios | Bolton and Harvard Open Studios | $250 | Boudreau, Jeffrey | Bat Houses | $350 | Clear Path for Veterans New England, Inc. | Salute to Creativity: Arts from the Heart for Our Heroes | $500 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $250 | Eiland, Bob | Constellations | $500 | Groton Hill Music, Inc. | Community Concert Series/Bach's Lunch Concert Series | $400 | Harvard Historical Society | Sound System Upgrade | $350 | Harvard Historical Society | Archive storage | $250 | Harvard Public Library | Native American Artifacts & Birds of Prey | $450 | Harvard's Cultural Collaborative, Inc. | Artists in Residence Program | $350 | Open Door Theatre of Acton, Inc. | "The Prom School Edition" | $250 | Peisch, Steve A. | Songs by Steve Peisch | $400 | The Cannon Theatre | Tuition Support for Youth Theater Programs | $250 | The Delvena Theatre Company | Jack The Ripper | $500 | The Harvard Town Band, Inc. | July 4th Parade | $250 | Town of Harvard | Harvard 4th of July Celebration | $500 | Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc. | Artistic Pathways: Expressive Therapies for Cancer Support | $400 |
