Mâseepee Cultural Council
The Mâseepee Cultural Council supports the work of tribal storytellers, artists, and researchers with funding allocated through the Mass Cultural Council. The Mâseepee Cultural Council membership is composed of the members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Historic Preservation Commission.
The funding priorities of the Mâseepee Cultural Council are informed by community need and input. For the FY2026-2027 funding cycle, the Mâseepee Cultural Council will accept applications from enrolled members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe that prioritize projects that involve one or more of the following:
Preserving oral history, traditional stories
Supporting Artisans
Building tribal skills and knowledge that contribute to community and cultural wellbeing
Including:
Cultural education
Youth programming
Archival development and research
Revitalization of traditional arts and language
Community cultural events
Youth academic and professional development programs
Relationship building and collaboration between the Tribe and educational institutions
Proposal ideas might include:
Talking Circles
Community-based storytelling, sourced from the community and/or archival materials
Community-based oral history recording/sharing
Art exhibits
Traditional or traditionally inspired music development and performance
Traditional crafting demonstrations and classes
Theater or film projects that support community building through cultural and historical awareness
One application per applicant
Awards range between $1,000-$2000 based on proposal scope and relevance to the council’s priorities of preserving oral history, supporting artisans, and skill building. Special attention will be given to projects that facilitate intergenerational participation.
Contact
Majel Peters -Chair, Mâseepee Cultural Council
[email protected]
508-477-0208
https://massculturalcouncil.org/local-council/maseepee-cultural-council/
Address
Mâseepee Cultural Council
483 Great Neck Rd. South,
Mashpee, MA 02649-3707
Application Information
FY27 Allocation
$17,800
FY27 Local Priorities
The funding priorities of the Mâseepee Cultural Council are informed by community need and input. For the FY27 funding cycle, the Mâseepee Cultural Council will accept applications from enrolled members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe that prioritize projects that involve one or more of the following:
• Preserving oral history, traditional stories
• Supporting Artisans
• Building tribal skills and knowledge that contribute to community and cultural wellbeing
Including:
• Cultural education
• Youth programming
• Archival development and research
• Revitalization of traditional arts and language
• Community cultural events
• Youth academic and professional development programs
• Relationship building and collaboration between the Tribe and educational institutions
Proposal ideas might include:
• Talking Circles
• Community-based storytelling, sourced from the community and/or archival materials
• Community-based oral history recording/sharing
• Art exhibits
• Traditional or traditionally inspired music development and performance
• Traditional crafting demonstrations and classes
• Theater or film projects that support community building through cultural and historical awareness
One application per applicant
Awards range between $1,000-$2000 based on proposal scope and relevance to the council’s priorities of preserving oral history, supporting artisans, and skill building. Special attention will be given to projects that facilitate intergenerational participation.
FY27 Local Guidelines
The Mâseepee Cultural Council supports the work of tribal storytellers, artists, and researchers with funding allocated through the Mass Cultural Council. The Mâseepee Cultural Council membership is composed of the members of the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Historic Preservation Commission.
How Grant Recipients Are Paid
Direct Grants
FY26 Funding List
| Name | Project Title | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews, David | Indigenous Song and Dance for First Annual New Bedford Indegenous Social | $1,000 | DeGaetano, Robert | Wamp Warrior Wampum | $550 | Hendricks, Gianni | "Homecoming: An Anthology of Coming Back to Culture" | $400 | Oakley-Robbins, Ciara | Old Mashpee: Oral Stories To Remember How Mashpee Used To Be | $1,600 | Pocknett, Chee Nul Ka | Native American Preserving Food Techniques | $1,400 | The Wampanoag Nation Singers & Dancers Inc | Traditional Eastern Woodlands Songs | $1,000 | Thornbrugh, Casey | Understanding Tribal Sovereignty and Rights for Tribal Citizens | $1,200 | Wampum Consulting Inc | Corn Sister Circle | $1,000 | Whatley, Adeline | Indigenous Beading Class | $513 |