Hudson Cultural Council
Hudson Cultural Council Mission:
Hudson Cultural Council Mission: To support Hudson’s diverse heritage and enhance cultural opportunities by supporting activities that enrich the lives of Hudson residents of all ages.
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Contact
hudsonculturalcouncil@gmail.com
978-212-9706
https://www.hudsonculturalcouncil.org
Address
Hudson Town Hall
78 Main Street
Hudson, MA 01749-2193
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Application Information
FY25 Allocation
$13,400
FY25 Local Priorities
1. Maximum impact (largest number of Hudson residents of all ages served, including the ratio of dollars spent to the number served).
2. Preference given to grants serving Hudson residents, and to programming by Hudson-based organizations and institutions. This could include but is not limited to the arts, nature, science, and environmental education projects.
3. Community-wide events include but are not limited to art in public spaces, concerts, festivals, art shows, etc.
4. Programs that take place inside the town of Hudson.
5. Programs supporting diversity in the Hudson community.
6. Collaborative projects between local cultural groups and community organizations.
7. First-time applicants and new projects.
8. Applicant’s track record: Project was completed according to the original grant application and required paperwork was submitted in a timely manner.
Additional Notes:
§ Incomplete grant applications may be denied funding.
§ Venue needs to be accessible to people with disabilities
§ Grant received does not fund food at the event
§ Applicant must be a Massachusetts resident
FY25 Local Guidelines
1. The HCC does not directly book, make arrangements, or handle any logistics related to Performances/Projects/Programs/Exhibits. Thus, a grant will not be considered for funding unless there is a local sponsor.
2. All applications for Performances/Projects/Programs/Exhibits must include the program date and confirmed venue, with a letter from a local sponsoring organization confirming the date and venue. A sponsoring organization is a person, group, or other entity that books, makes arrangements, and assumes responsibility for the performance, exhibit, or other types of programs. Sponsor letter should be on their letterhead
3. Performances/Projects/Programs/Exhibits must appeal and be accessible to the largest number of Hudson residents of all ages (e.g., accessibility to people with disabilities, cost of admission, etc.).
4. Applications that demonstrate widespread appeal to the Hudson community will be given preference.
5. Cultural Council Funds cannot be the sole funding source for such programs.
6. Grant Agreement forms and W9 forms must be received by the HCC via post mail no later than December 31 of the year the award was given. The grant will be considered null and void, and no monies will be awarded if the required paperwork is not received by December 31.
7. If for any reason the original project needs to be altered, the grantee must submit a written request to the HCC for its approval.
8. When a grant is awarded, but the project has not been completed for any reason, the funds must be returned to the HCC, and if not, future grants will be denied.
9. If a grantee does not submit their final report and the required supporting documentation within the two-week framework after the completion of the project, future grants will be denied.
10. All supporting documentation (sponsor letter, resume, information regarding a partnership with other agencies, etc.) must be included with the grant application submitted through the Mass Cultural Council Smart Simple portal. Any information that comes to the Council through other means cannot be taken into consideration.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School | Deepening the Civics Engagement | $250 | Assabet Valley Camera Club | Bird and Wildlife Photography in Massachusetts and Beyond | $150 | Assabet Valley Camera Club | The Colors of Spring - New England's Other Foliage Season | $100 | Assabet Valley Mastersingers, Inc. | Concert Season 2024-2025 | $400 | Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest, Inc. | Summer Brain Gain: Exposure to the World Around Us | $2,000 | C.A. Farley Elementary School | Increasing Engagement through Fun & Thrilling Experiences for ALL | $2,500 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $400 | Hudson Cultural Alliance, Inc. | Arts Around the Armory | $2,000 | Hudson Division of Recreation | Hudson Recreation's 2025 Performance Series | $3,712 | Hudson High School Drama Society | HHS Drama Society 2024-2025 season Costume Improvements | $2,000 | Hudson Public Library | Women of Note | $500 | Hudson Public Library | Historical Crafts with Castle Nitor | $250 | Hudson Public Library | Playful Engineers - Artful Mechanisms | $300 | Hudson Public Library | Chess Essentials for Beginners & Enthusiasts | $800 | Mulready School Parents Association | Taiko Thunder | $1,500 | Sounds of Stow, Inc. | Sounds of Stow 2024-2025 Concert Season | $300 | Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc. | Artistic Pathways: Expressive Therapies for Cancer Support | $400 | Westwater Weekes, Naomi | Reclaiming Folk | $600 |
