Ludlow Cultural Council
The Ludlow Cultural Council supports the cultural vitality of Ludlow, MA by awarding grant funds to artists, educators, musicians, and other performers or organizations for events and activities that benefit our town. We support a range of activities for all ages including children’s activities, summer concert series, activities in our schools, and programs for senior citizens.
Contact
ludlowculturalcouncil@gmail.com
413-583-5600
Address
Ludlow Town Hall
488 Chapin Street
Ludlow, MA 01056-2500
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
TBD
FY26 Local Priorities
Applicants for grants from the Ludlow Cultural Council should be aware of the following priorities and requirements:
Requirements
– Activities funded by the Council should occur within the calendar year that they were awarded.
– The project or program proposed must benefit Ludlow. If the program takes place in person, it must take place in Ludlow.
– Projects that seek to partner with organizations in Ludlow or that seek to become part of the programming offered by Ludlow organizations must include a letter of support from the organization saying they want the activity to occur. This includes, but is not limited to, activities proposed at any of the schools, the library, the senior center, and the Boys and Girls Club.
– All applicants proposing to work in the Ludlow Public Schools must receive and document approval from the school principal.
Priorities
– We seek to fund activities throughout the entire calendar year (e.g. in fall, winter, spring and summer).
– Our goal is to award grants that are inclusive of all areas of our community (e.g. families, seniors, adults, and children, as well different cultures and backgrounds) and to counter structural and systemic inequities.
– A portion of our funds will be used to create a summer concert series.
– Events that offer limited seating should give Ludlow residents priority in registration.
– Applicants who submit more than one grant are encouraged to prioritize submissions
FY26 Local Guidelines
Ludlow uses the standard Mass Cultural Council guidelines
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Benton, Zachary | In Concert: Melodious Zach | $500 | Comeau, Robert | Historical Tours of Ludlow | $250 | DaSilva, Ken | Summer Music at the gazebo | $700 | Hamelin, Richard L. | Magical Potters Wheel | $500 | Hubbard Memorial Library | Community Collectibles Appraisal | $575 | Hubbard Memorial Library | Tanglewood Marionettes present The Fairy Circus | $525 | Hubbard Memorial Library | Jim "The Spoon Man" | $500 | Lappen, Henry | Henry the Juggler Performance | $450 | Ludlow Community Band | Ludlow Community Band Concert | $550 | Ludlow Senior Center | Sheryl Faye presents "Ruth Bader Ginsburg" | $575 | Ludlow Senior Center | Gothic Ghost Tales | $550 | Maichack, Mary Jo D. | Color My World in Tales & Tunes | $498 | Manning, James J. | Balloons, Books & Magic | $899 | Sticca, Paul | Acousticca at Ludlow Gazebo (LCC Summer Concert Series) | $750 | Stosz, Cody | Ludlow Memorial Park Tree Carving | $5,640 | The Earls and Pearls | Earls and Pearls at Summer Concert at the Gazebo | $500 | Town of Ludlow | Art/Painting with Veterans | $1,250 | Witt, Mary | Music for Community | $700 | York, Matt | Willie Nelson - Songs & Stories w/ Matt York | $550 |
