Heath Cultural Council
The Heath Cultural Council is made up of at least five members who meet at least once annually to review applications for a variety of cultural projects and activities to take place in and around the Town of Heath, including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies, performances, presentations for schools, workshops and lectures. Our mission is to approve, support, and lead a balanced variety of projects that benefit citizens of Heath. The Heath Cultural Council welcomes and solicits input from the community in order to better develop funding priorities.
Contact
Barbara Gordon
[email protected]
413-896-9183
Address
1 East Main Street
Heath, MA 01346-9998
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
$5,700
FY26 Local Priorities
When considering grant applications, priority will be given to projects that serve our local community. In addition to the State requirements, applications will be evaluated using the following criteria:
Evidence of local community support and involvement.
Evidence of a favorable track record and dedication of the applicant.
Ability to augment our goal of offering diverse forms of cultural activities to Heath residents of all ages.
New applicants offering unique projects are encouraged.
Financial need.
Demonstrated planning.
FY26 Local Guidelines
The Heath Cultural Council limits the number of applications to ONE per applicant per grant cycle.
Our Council will consider capital requests.
Grantees must publicly acknowledge the Heath Cultural Council as well as the Mass Cultural Council when executing and advertising their approved projects in order to meet reimbursement criteria.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beck, Peter | Mohawk Trail Students Doing Cabaret | $200 | Buckland Historical Society, Inc. | Hilltown History Trail: Museums & Culture Tour | $300 | Charlemont Forum | Speakers Series 2026 | $250 | Franklin Land Trust, Inc. | Native Plants and Their Importance to Birds and Pollinators | $230 | Hallman, Harry | 2026 Heath Artist’s Exhibition | $500 | Heath Agricultural Society, Inc. | Live Music at the 2026 Heath Fair | $1,300 | Heath Council on Aging | Beginner's Painting Class with Simonne Westort | $280 | Heath Herald | The Heath Herald | $500 | Heath Parks and Recreation Committee | Community Hall Facelift | $200 | Hilltown Families, Inc. | Hilltown Families Suggests | $200 | Mary Lyon Foundation, Inc. | West County Community Resource Fair - Youth Literacy & Arts Activities | $200 | McVay-Lively, Eileen | Quilting for a Cause | $250 | Memorial Hall Association, Inc. | Pothole Pictures 2026 Season | $250 | Mohawk Trail Concerts, Inc. | Summer Festival 2026 | $500 | Mohawk Trail Regional School District | 18th Century Life in New England | $300 | Sapling School | Cooking Connections; a culinary workshop series for the whole family | $500 | The Art Garden, Inc. | Winter HooPla | $200 | Wilkins, Douglas | Heath Fair Square Dance | $600 |