Lynnfield Cultural Council
The Lynnfield Cultural Council is a Select Board appointed council of local volunteers. Our mission is to distribute reimbursement-type grants with funds provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The grants are awarded to Artists who bring community-based Arts, History, Science, Literature and Culturally Diverse programs to Lynnfield.
Online applications will be available starting on September 1, 2024.
All applicants must be submitted for FY25 LCC Grant Cycle by October 16, 2024, 11:59PM ET.
For all FAQs regarding the new ONLINE applications, please visit:
Should you have any additional questions, email us at lynnfieldcc@gmail.com or call our Chair, Darlene Kumar at 781-333-4020.
We look forward to your wonderful grant applications!
Darlene Kumar, Diana Ellis, Barbara White, Katianne Williams, Erin Howard, Vasundhra Ganju
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Contact
Darlene Kumar
lynnfieldcc@gmail.com
781-333-4020
Address
Lynnfield Town Hall
55 Summer Street
Lynnfield, MA 01940-1823
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Application Information
FY26 Allocation
TBD
FY26 Local Priorities
Lynnfield Cultural Council is proudly committed to enhancing the cultural programming in our Lynnfield community. Our Council is here to help promote meaningful cultural events and to encourage cross-collaboration between in-town organizations. We strive to build and support a community of local artists, scientists, historians, educators and local service organizations. Finally, we hope to find innovative ways to celebrate the many diverse cultures that are represented within our town.
The Lynnfield Cultural Council gathers input from the community yearly and develops funding priorities based on this feedback.
This year the Lynnfield Cultural Council will give priority to:
Projects that focus on exploring the rich cultures of Lynnfield residents
Projects that serve youth, the elderly or a marginalized group
Projects that focus on local history
Applicants that have secured a local venue – please contact us if you need help in securing a location.
In addition to the state criteria, applications will be evaluated using the following review criteria:
How well the program meets our local priorities
Community support and involvement
Evidence of track record and dedication of the applicant
Ability to address the diverse cultural needs of a community’s underserved populations or support diverse forms of cultural activities
Financial need
Demonstrated planning
FY26 Local Guidelines
Any Massachusetts resident is eligible to apply.
The Lynnfield Cultural Council will not fund applicants 3 years in a row. If your project has received grant funding from the LCC for 2 consecutive years, you must take 1 year off from the application process before you may reapply.
The Lynnfield Cultural Council wishes to serve our community by funding artists and projects in which local artists are enhancing and educating the Lynnfield community.
All applications must be submitted online through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) website.
The 2023-2024 Grant Cycle opens Friday, September 1, 2024 and closes on Wednesday, October 16, 2024
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY25 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bettagere Nagendra Prasad, Pranav Swaroop | Project SARANG - Colors of South Asian Music | $651 | Boston Saxophone Quartet | THE MANY COLORS OF WOODWIND INSTRUMENTS | $575 | Edgecomb, Diane | "Game Time!" a performance for Summer Reading | $525 | Inglese, Kendall | Pioneer Places 3D Memory Box Display Series & Sq Dance | $450 | Lynnfield High School | Lynnfield High School Musical: Little Women | $1,000 | Lynnfield High School | Lynnfield High School's Arts & Language Program | $1,000 | Lynnfield Historical Society Inc | Revolution 250 Celebration | $500 | Lynnfield Middle School | Native Language books for ELL students | $1,000 | Lynnfield Public Library | Ed the Wizard's Alchemy Lab | $400 | Lynnfield Senior Center | Sheryle Faye - Her Majesty | $450 | Lynnfield Senior Center | Boston Marathon Traditions & Lore | $250 | Lynnfield Senior Center | Delvena Theatre Company - Mangia, Meatballs and Murder | $795 | MUSIC Dance.edu | The History of Hip Hop Music and Dance | $500 | North Suburban Child & Family Resource Network | Rockabye Beats Family Concert | $375 | Reynolds, Heidi | Village Parklet Project | $500 | Zaino, Nick | The 80s Comedy Boom: A Boston Comedy History | $250 |
