Marlborough Cultural Council
The mission of the Marlborough Cultural Council is to promote excellence, access, education and diversity in the arts, humanities and sciences in order to improve the quality of life for Marlborough residents and to contribute to the economic vitality of our community.
Contact
Mary Watson Avery, Chair
marlboroughculturalcouncil@gmail.com
508-460-3770
Address
Mayors Office, City Hall
140 Main Street
Marlborough, MA 01752-3812
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Application Information
FY23 Allocation
$23,100
FY23 Local Priorities
Marlborough CC Priorities 2022
The first priority of this Council is to bring the maximum benefit to the largest number of Marlborough residents as possible, and first consideration is given to Marlborough artists and organizations.
The Council also prioritizes proposals that
• Expand access, improve education, promote diversity, and encourage excellence in the arts, humanities, and sciences;
• Are well-researched and documented, with a clear and complete plan for execution, including information about sponsors, funding sources, project location, audience, dates, and cost involved;
• Demonstrate the willingness to present new and innovative programs as well as maintaining existing programs;
• Do not rely solely on Marlborough LCC funding;
• Include logistics to ensure the safety of all involved;
• Demonstrate a plan to document, record, photograph, or otherwise make the project accessible to a virtual audience
To be considered by the Council, the applicant must not have an outstanding Cultural Council grant with the same proposal of programming.
The Marlborough Cultural Council will only accept online applications. Assistance in preparing applications is available by emailing the Chair of the Cultural Council at marlboroughculturalcouncil@gmail.com.
The Marlborough Cultural Council uses Guidelines established by the Massachusetts Cultural Council on all other issues.
FY23 Local Guidelines
Funding
Payments are made on a reimbursement basis only. Reimbursements generally take 8 to 10 weeks. Applicants submit a reimbursement form, copies of program materials, receipts, and a brief final narrative report as part of their payment request. Projects and payment requests need to be completed within one year of the final award notification and reimbursement will not be made until the project is completed. Failure to meet that deadline will result in the loss of funds. If you need additional time to complete your project, your request for an extension must be made in writing, explaining the need for additional time. Also, major project modifications must be requested in writing, and should not significantly alter the original purpose of the approved application. Extension and modification requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and are not automatically granted.
You are required to acknowledge the financial support of the Marlborough Cultural Council and the Massachusetts Cultural Council in published materials and announcements about your project. Please carefully review the guidelines regarding credit and publicity requirements on the MCC website.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Reimbursement Grants
FY23 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Clubs of MetroWest, Inc. | Summer Brain Gain | $1,000 | City of Marlborough | Mayor's Mural Project | $7,839 | Clear Path for Veterans New England, Inc. | Mind and Body Balance through the Art of Sound Healing | $750 | Discovery Museum, Inc. | Open Door Connections | $400 | Fitchburg Art Museum, Inc. | 87th Regional Exhibition of Art & Craft | $250 | Framingham State University | Adventures in Lifelong Learning | $500 | Francis J. Kane Elementary School | Kane Elementary Enrichment Programs | $3,500 | Goodnow Brothers Elementary School | Goodnow Brothers Elementary PTO Enrichment Programming | $5,200 | Kelly, Kaye | SheGrooves; Using Our Voices for Positive Change | $400 | MUSIC Dance.edu | Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors! | $600 | Marlborough Farmers Market | Marlborough Farmers Market | $3,000 | Northborough Area Community Chorus | NACC 2023 Spring and Christmas Programs | $500 | Raymond C. Richer Elementary School | Cultural Arts Program 2022-2023 | $5,200 | Science & Engineering Education Development, Inc. | Forensic Scientists in Training | $1,700 | Sgt. Charles J. Jaworek Elementary School | The Afro Brazilian Ensemble | $5,200 | The Cannon Theatre | Tuition Support for Children's Programs | $450 | Union Contemporary Magazine | Union Contemporary Magazine | $600 | Virginia Thurston Healing Garden, Inc. | Artistic Movement: Moving to Heal | $1,000 | Women of Note, Inc. | Women of Note 2022-2023 Concert Season | $500 |
